The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town is offering Postdoctoral Fellowship in Heterogeneous Catalysis. This fellowship is available for international students.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university located in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is jointly the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest extant university in Sub-Saharan Africa alongside Stellenbosch.
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Scholarship Description
- Applications Deadline: October 31, 2018
- Course Level: Fellowship is available to pursue Postdoctoral research.
- Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in the area of heterogeneous catalysis in the synthesis gas program of c*change.
- Scholarship Award: The Fellowship is valued at R180, 000 to R390, 000 per annum and does not include any fringe benefits. The Fellowship is renewable for two further years, contingent on satisfactory academic progress and on the availability of funds. Application to the SARS for tax-exemption is made by the University on behalf of the successful candidate.
- Nationality: This fellowship is available for international students.
- Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
- Scholarship can be taken in South Africa
Eligibility for the Scholarship
Eligible Countries: This fellowship is available for international students.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Eligible applicants must hold a PhD degree in Heterogeneous Catalysis by metal catalysts. The PhD must have been granted within the past 5 years or provide satisfactory evidence that the PhD thesis has been submitted for examination should be provided.
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application Procedure
How to Apply: Suitable candidates are required to provide the following:
- A letter of application expressing research experience and interests;
- Certified copies of all academic transcripts;
- A full CV, including details of publications; and
- Names and addresses of at least two academic referees, with whom the applicant has worked.