| ACEP Summer SchoolACEP and NRF-SAIAB are inviting South African 3rd year, honours and MSc students to apply for the 2026/27 Summer School. Hosted in Gqeberha (30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026) and Durban (18 to 22 Jan 2027), the programme offers sea-going fieldwork, technical training and hands-on experience in aquatic biodiversity research.
| ACEP & NRF-SAIAB | 9/18/2026 | | AEON and Amaza Surveys will present a five-day Marine Hydrographic Mapping short course from 5 to 9 October 2026 at Nelson Mandela University. Led by Mrs Gaynor Deacon, the course covers hydrographic survey principles, multibeam echo-sounding, data acquisition and processing, with practical exposure to mapping technologies. Postgraduate students and researchers with basic geography and ocean mapping knowledge are encouraged to apply by 29 Sep.
| AEON and Amaza Surveys | 9/29/2026 | | The 2027 COBRA Master Class and Fellowship offers early career researchers 12 weeks of deep-sea expedition leadership training from January to April 2027. Combining mandatory virtual sessions with an in-person conclusion in Maine, USA, the program equips participants with field research skills. Applications close on 1 October 2026, with travel funding provided for eligible selected candidates. | Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | 10/1/2026 | | Stellenbosch University’s Biodiversity & Ecology Honours degree highlights marine studies through projects in blue carbon ecosystems, marine ecology and molecular biodiversity monitoring. Students gain practical fieldwork, lab and research skills to qualify for marine and terrestrial ecology positions across government, academic or consulting sectors. Applications close on 31 October 2026.
| Stellenbosch University | 10/31/2026 | | The NRF invites applications for DSTI‑NRF postgraduate funding for 2027 across all disciplines. Student closing dates are 3 July 2026 for first‑time Master’s and Doctoral applications, 14 August 2026 for Master’s and Doctoral extension support, and 23 November 2026 for Honours (General) applications. | NRF-DSTI | 11/23/2026 | | The Department of Botany and Zoology invites exceptional local and international candidates to apply for its PhD Excellence Bursary. Offering R200 000 annually over three years (R170 000 bursary plus R30 000 research expenses), it supports outstanding biological science researchers. Applicants must identify a BotZoo supervisor before applying. Submit a CV, academic record, motivation letter and supervisor endorsement to shulaj@sun.ac.za by 30 November 2026.
| Stellenbosch University | 11/30/2026 | | The Department of Zoology & Entomology at Rhodes University offers four options for Honours degrees (marine biology, zoology, entomology and African vertebrates). We run a comprehensive course intertwined with a full year project. Students gain practical skills to qualify for aquatic (marine or freshwater) and terrestrial zoological or entomological positions across government, academic and consulting sectors. Apply here to secure your spot for 2027! | Rhodes University | 12/15/2026 | | The 2026 NF POGO Open Call invites early career scientists, technicians and postgraduate or postdoctoral researchers from developing countries to apply for shipboard training fellowships. Applicants may indicate research interests and travel availability, and selections are made as cruise opportunities arise. No closing date.
| NF-POGO | 12/31/2026 | | The Humboldt Research Fellowship supports outstanding postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all disciplines worldwide to conduct independent research stays in Germany. Fellowships last 6–24 months and offer generous financial support, flexible start dates and extensive academic networking opportunities, with a strong commitment to diversity and international collaboration. Calls open on the 15th in March, July and November. Calls close once 800 applications are submitted, so applicants should submit early when open.
| Humboldt Foundation | 12/31/2026 |
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