SANBI Biological Invasion Bursary South Africa 2025

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) was first established in 2004 in accordance with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act under the South African Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. SANBI’s main aim is to conduct research and decimation of information pertaining to biodiversity as well as contribute to the country’s management of biodiversity resources. SANBI is also responsible for partaking in ecosystem rehabilitation and restoration. This ensures that the country’s National Botanical and Zoological gardens enhance the country’s biodiversity for educational and entertainment purposes.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must be registered to study towards a postgraduate (Honours, Masters or Doctoral) qualification, in one of the approved research projects areasYou must be registered to study at a recognised university in South AfricaYou must be enthusiastic, pro-active, and keen to conduct research that will help improve understanding and management of biological invasions

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Download and complete theSANBI Biological Invasions Bursary 2025 Cover Sheet(.docx) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANBI Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed cover sheet (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Academic record for courses studied (certified copy)Highest qualification completed (certified copy/ certified translation if required)FullCurriculum Vitae2 reference letters from academic supervisors(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference for your bursary application)Statement of support from a prospective academic supervisorStatement of support from a SANBI staff member who is to act as a contact or co-supervisorHonours applicants: 1 page project outlineMasters and Doctoral applicants: 2 page project outline Applications must be submitted via email to:students@sanbi.org.zaANDsanbi.dbi.bursaries@gmail.com(Insert the words “SANBI Biological Invasions Bursary Application” in the email subject line). Application notes: The submission of the above documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified.All supporting documents should be named correctly and preferably compiled into 1 single pdf document (including the cover sheet).The total email size must not be more than 20MB.Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANBI Bursary.