SA-CERN Excellence Scholarships 2027 (SA-CERN Bursary)

The SA-CERN Excellence MSc/PhD Bursary Programme is currently under review and not available for 2027. This programme, funded by the Department of Science and Innovation and the National Research Foundation, aims to support South African researchers, students, engineers, and technicians to participate in research at CERN, the world’s leading nuclear research facility. No applications are currently open, but interested candidates are advised to check back for updates.⁠​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌⁠

What it offers

• Opportunity to conduct research at CERN, the largest international research facility.
• Funding support for Master’s (MSc) and PhD programmes in relevant fields (exact fields not specified).
• Collaboration with South African institutions aligned with CERN’s scientific goals.

Who can apply

• South African citizens or permanent residents who are current students or recent graduates in fields such as physics, engineering, or related sciences.
• Eligible education levels: Master’s (MSc) and PhD (specific degree requirements not detailed).

How to apply

• No current application process is open. Applicants must monitor updates from the SA-CERN Programme or official CERN/NRF channels.

Good to know

• No explicit deadline provided; status is under review.
• No listed documents or benefits in the current information.
• No specific stipend, tuition waivers, or accommodation details mentioned.
• No language requirements specified for the programme itself, but CERN’s operations are in English (assumed).