ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries 2023: Available Financial Assistance for Master’s, Doctoral, and PostDoctoral Studies

About ARC (Agricultural Research Council)
The Agricultural Research Council is a leading scientific institution that collaborates with other organizations to undertake research, cultivate human resources, and create innovation in order to support and advance the agricultural industry. The ARC’s vision reflects its primary business and celebrates the unique role it plays, recognising its status as the most important agricultural research organization in South Africa.

The primary responsibilities of the ARC are to conduct and encourage research, technological development, and the transfer of technology; to utilize the technological expertise it possesses and make it generally available; to publish information regarding its objectives and responsibilities; and to establish facilities for the collection and dissemination of information in connection with research and development.

About the ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries 2023
ARC (Agricultural Research Council) is offering bursaries for Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoc students in Public University or University of Technology. The ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries is available for the following study fields:
1. Master’s Study Fields

• Agricultural Science
• Crop Science
• Crop Protection
• Horticulture
• Biotechnology
• Soil Science
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Pathology
• Entomology
• Nematology
• Veterinary Science
• Agricultural Economics
• Integrated Water Sciences
• Soil and Water
• Genetics Chemistry
• Agricultural Engineering
• Geography
• Chemistry
• Animal Science & Food Technology
• Agricultural Management
• Agricultural Extension/Rural Development.

Reference Number: HCD01Masters

2. Doctoral Study Fields

• Agricultural Science
• Crop Science
• Crop Protection
• Horticulture
• Biotechnology
• Soil Science
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Pathology
• Entomology
• Nematology
• Animal Science & Food Technology
• Agricutural Management
• Agricultural Extension/Rural Development
• Agricultural Engineering
• Other relevant fields.

Reference Number: HCD02Doctoral

3. PostDoctoral Study Fields

• Agricultural Science
• Crop Science
• Crop Protection
• Horticulture
• Biotechnology
• Soil Science
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Pathology
• Entomology
• Nematology
• Bioinformatics
• Genetics
• Toxicology
• Ethnoveterinary Medicine
• Animal Health Microbiology
• Molecular Biology Veterinary Science
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricutural Management
• Agricultural Extension/Rural Development
• Other relevant fields.

Reference Number: HCD05Postdoc

Eligibility Criteria
First and foremost, you must familiarize yourself with the ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries’ eligibility standards. Each of these criteria will influence whether or not you would be an excellent candidate. In case you’d want to double-check your credentials, please refer to the list of qualifying prerequisites provided below. Ideally, if you want to enhance your chances of success, you should be able to meet all of the requirements on the following list.

The ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Officially recognized as a citizen of South Africa
• Be able to provide the following documents:
  • A certified copy of your Identity Document
  • A letter of acceptance for enrollment or proof of registration for the 2022 academic term
  • Certified copies of your most recent academic track records
  • Provides a legitimate statement of account (fee structure)
  • An Honours certificate for MSc qualification, or MSc certificate for PhD qualification
  • People with disabilities or Coloured, White, and Indian candidates are highly encouraged to register.

Application Instructions
Apply online: ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries 2023.

It is recommended that you use Google Chrome to access the online portal that was described earlier in this paragraph.

Please use the application portal to enter your most pertinent responses into the required boxes, and submit your application. The entirety of your personal information that you provide ought to accurately reflect your current state of affairs.

You can also submit your application by using your smartphone instead of your computer because this method is significantly more convenient. You can use Google Chrome as your web browser if you are working with an Android operating system on your handheld device. You don’t need to install any other browsers on your phone because Google Chrome comes pre-installed in handsets running the Android operating system.

The entire membership of the selection committee will be responsible for evaluating the information that you provide. Because of this, you need to conduct additional research to ensure that the information is accurate. Any evidence that candidates are providing inaccurate information puts them in a potentially precarious position.

By submitting your applications, you are granting the selection committee permission to use your personal information for registration purposes. This authorization is given when you send in your applications.

Candidates are required to complete the application process via the portal that was provided above. The selection committee will not consider any submissions that were made using alternative methods, such as hand delivery or faxing in the application.

Closing Date
Applications for the ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries must be submitted before the closing date on 29 August 2022.

By enrolling as quickly as possible, you can ensure that your application is secured as soon as possible. However, this does not guarantee instant success and is just intended to provide you with a secure position throughout the recruiting process.

Candidates that submit their applications after the deadline will not be considered by the selection committee. All entries received past the closing date will be immediately rejected, regardless of their content.

ARC (Agricultural Research Council) has the right to offer or deny employment to anybody at its discretion. The selecting committee’s judgments are final and binding on all parties involved.

Committee Details
Do you have a question regarding the ARC (Agricultural Research Council) Bursaries? Don’t hesitate to ask! Feel free to send in your enquiries and concerns to the contact person below:
Email address: [email protected] (Mr. Ndikho Mbuce)