Masters by Dissertation and Doctoral study Bursary application and Re-application Form 2018 (Experimental Research ONLY)

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1 P a g e 0 Masters by Dissertation and Doctoral study Bursary application and Re-application Form 2018 (Experimental Research ONLY) Applications open from: No closing date (Successful applicants will be funded on a pro-rata basis in the first month of application) APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY For office use: Date Received: College: CSET CAES Qualification: Masters Doctorate Approved: Yes No Comment (if not successful state why) Signed Date PLEASE NOTE (signing of the application form also indicates that you agree and understand the below): No funding will be awarded if a completed application form is not received. No refunds will be paid out without the submission of a completed refund form. Subsequent awards are dependent on progress made in the previous year The Proposal module is not funded by this bursary This application form is only for Masters and Doctoral Experimental Research. Please ensure that all items in the checklist below are attached (or included) with the application form * : 1. All applicants: a. Individual student s report (Section F) on progress made every year 2. New applicants 2. Re-applicants c. Copy of ID/Passport c. Supervisor s report (Section E) d. Proof of completion of the Proposal Module This application form consists of 8 pages (Section A-G) Preference will be given to South African applicants. * Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Unisa Student Number Surname Initials

2 P a g e 1 SECTION A: PERSONAL PARTICULARS Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr Rev Other (Specify): First Names: Gender: Race: Nationality: Physical Address Postal Address Postal Code Postal Code Home Tel: Fax: Cell: New applicants please attach certified copy of identification document SECTION B: ACADEMIC DETAILS Qualification level for which funding is applied for (indicate with an X in the appropriate block): Masters Doctorate College Department

3 P a g e 2 Dissertation/thesis title and a brief outline of proposed research: Title: Brief outline: Supervisor s Details: Name Telephone number address Please ensure that Directorate Student Funding (DSF) receives a referee s report from your supervisor. SECTION C: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Have you applied for funding from other sources? Yes No If yes, please state: Donor name Amount awarded R

4 P a g e 3 SECTION D: PROPOSED RESEARCH BUDGET It is compulsory to complete the amount required for tuition fees. Any queries regarding the budget to be submitted must be directed to your supervisor. No amendments to the submitted budget will be considered after awards have been made. The Selection Committee reserves the right NOT to approve a submitted budget. The MAXIMUM budget per qualification is R55,000 for Masters and R120,000 per Doctoral (not per annum). Research expenses and/or credit balances must be claimed 1 before 15 November of any academic year. Only Research funds as approved by the selection committee will be processed. Year Item 2017 Tuition No. of units Cost Price per unit Total Research activities Copying Printing Language Editing Translation Technical Editing Questionnaire administration Statistical Analysis Technology e.g. Computer 2 / Software (ie SPSS etc) Binding Equipment needed Chemicals required 1 Refund/Claim form attached to the contract to be signed upon approval of the application. 2 A maximum of R12,000 will be awarded towards a computer and software.

5 P a g e 4 Year Item Additional Support 3 No. of units Cost Price per unit Total Conference attendance: Travel Costs Conference fees (no accommodation and meals) TOTAL The items in the above proposed budget template are not exhaustive and will be determined by the type, scope and stage of research being conducted. Supervisor signature Student signature 3 Conference attendance fees will only be paid upon approval by the MDRBC. A maximum of 1 (one) international and 1 (one) local conference or 2 (two) local conferences per annum will be covered.

6 P a g e 5 SECTION E: POSTGRADUATE STUDIES SUPERVISOR REPORT (to be filled out and signed by the supervisor) Supervisor s name Student name: Student number: Qualification: Report on the student s progress as (indicate with an X) Supervisor Co-supervisor NB: Please note that since this is a merit based bursary, the supervisor s comments should focus on the academic progress or lack thereof as well as academic strengths and weaknesses of the research of the candidate. Briefly assess the student s progress 1. Assess progress made by the student taking the start date of the qualification into consideration 2. Please provide a statement on the quality of work submitted

7 3. Discuss the student s capacity to deal with methodological issues. P a g e 6 4. What is the likelihood that the student will be able to complete the research within the prescribed period? 5. Please provide an estimated completion date. In view of your assessment, do you recommend the student s application for a bursary for the 2017 academic year? YES NO Final awarding of the bursary will be considered by the Masters and Doctoral Experimental Research Bursary Committee (MDERBC). SUPERVISOR S SIGNATURE: DATE:

8 P a g e 7 SECTION F: POSTGRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT REPORT Supervisor s name Student name: Student number: Qualification: Reporting as (indicate with an X): New Student Returning student Briefly assess your own progress during the previous academic year: If your progress was not satisfactory, reasons for slow progress: Unable to reach supervisor Unable to gain access laboratories Difficulty in obtaining experimental material Late registration Other (please specify) Final award of the bursary will be considered by the Masters and Doctoral Experimental Research Bursary Committee (MDERBC). STUDENT SIGNATURE: DATE:

9 P a g e 8 SECTION G: BURSARY CRITERIA i) REQUIREMENTS 1. This bursary does not cover any Coursework Masters qualifications. 2. A supervisor s report that recommends financial support on the basis of quality submissions e.g. research chapters submitted, data analyses etc. 3. Approval by the Masters and Doctoral Experimental Research Bursary Committee (MDERBC) based on academic progress and standard of work submitted and/or conducted. 4. Awards are dependent on available funding. ii) BURSARY CONDITIONS 1. All bursary awards, including the first one, are conditional upon receipt of a positive report from the student s supervisor. Detailed progress reports and reapplication forms for each subsequent year of funding, must be submitted to the Directorate Student Funding (DSF) annually. 2. Bursaries are not awarded to permanent staff members of UNISA. They should apply for the Master s and Doctoral Support Programme (MDSP). 3. Students who are registered for a second Masters or Doctoral degree will not be considered for a bursary. 4. This bursary will ONLY fund students registered for Masters or Doctoral qualifications in experimental research. 5. The bursary is awarded to South African and non-south African citizens, but preference will be given to South African students. 6. Continued receipt of the bursary is dependent on a favourable supervisor s report indicating that the recipient is progressing with his/her studies. Preference will be given to existing bursary holders, especially those close to completion. 7. Students need to submit a student s report (Section E) before the application will be submitted for consideration to the Masters and Doctoral Experimental Research Bursary Committee (MDERBC). 8. Granting of the bursary is not automatic. Only students who apply will be considered. 9. Students are responsible for submitting their refund document for stipendium payments. (The refund form will be forwarded to successful applicants together with the bursary contract).

10 P a g e A maximum of R5,400 is paid per month for stipendium. (As approved by the MDERBC) 11. Students will be advised of the outcome within 2 weeks of applying. 12. By signing this application form, the student indicates that he/she agrees with and accepts the conditions contained herein. 13. Application does not guarantee that funding will be awarded. 14. Important: Permanent or Fixed Contract employees must apply for the Unisa Staff Masters and Doctoral Support Program as staff members are excluded from this Postgraduate Bursary. (Please contact Research Directorate on (012) ) iii) SCOPE OF BURSARY 1. Masters by Experimental Research Stipendium for a maximum of 2 years. 2. Doctoral by Experimental Research Stipendium for a maximum of 4 years. SECTION G: DECLARATION BY STUDENT I hereby confirm that the information provided by me is true and correct. I declare that I have read the conditions that apply to this bursary. I acknowledge that I understand and accept these conditions, and I agree to abide by them. I also agree that my information may be shared with the donor for selection and reporting purposes only. APPLICANT S SIGNATURE DATE:_ Send your complete application form accompanied by the requested supporting documents to: UNISA STUDENT FUNDING, Cnr Steve Biko and Justice Mohammed Streets, Sunnyside, Es'kia Mphahlele Registration Hall B, 1ST Floor, P O Box 392, UNISA, Applications can also be submitted electronically to: Dsf-postgrd@unisa.ac.za All communication regarding the bursary will be communicated to applicants via student s mylife accounts. NB: Incomplete Application Forms will not be processed.