DSI/NSF-HSRC Internship programmes
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is responsible for the management of the DSI-HSRC Internship Programme on behalf of the Department of Science and Innovation. The Internship Programme provides unemployed Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Research, Development, Innovation, Social Sciences and Humanities graduates and postgraduates (excluding Post-doctoral candidates) an opportunity to acquire practical work experience through mentoring and exposure in research and development sector for a period of two (2) years. Placement will be available in public and private higher education institutions, science councils, research agencies, private sector, non-profit organisations and in relevant industries. Candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Reasonable disability support may be provided on request from the Intern or the institution.
To be eligible, interns MUST meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen or South African Permanent Resident (with a valid South African Identity Document).
- Should be currently unemployed and 35 years of age or younger at the time of appointment to the internship programme;
- A graduate holding any of the following:
- NQF Level 7: Bachelor's, Advanced Diploma, or B-Tech Degree;
- NQF Level 8: Bachelor's Hons Degree, and Postgraduate Diploma;
- NQF Level 9: Master's Degree or M-Tech.
Contact Person: Molebogeng Maisela (Molebogeng.Maisela@nwu.ac.za or 018 299 4933)
Thuso Connect and Thuso Resources
Thuso Connect and Thuso Resources Platform
Thuso Resources is a free online repository of vital information resources, modules and programmes that have been selectively gathered from contributing universities and other sources and made available for capacity building and career development of individuals in the budding stages of their academic and research careers.
Thuso Connect, the second platform, is intended to connect early career scholars and researchers with experienced mentors to support them on their academic journey. Are you actively engaged in professional development activities, seeking mentorship and other forms of career guidance? Then Thuso Connect is for you. This is an online and interactive mentorship platform, packed with established academics in the university sector and designed for emerging researchers and scholars.
Contact Person: Molebogeng Maisela (Molebogeng.Maisela@nwu.ac.za or 018 299 4933)