This award focuses unambiguously on excellence and exceptional scholarship. It is granted to candidates of the highest calibre to enable them to undertake a programme of cutting edge, internationally significant work.
WORTH
- The award carries a monetary value of R 1.5 million
- The award seeks to attract world class candidates with visionary ideas based on an exceptionally well-developed grasp of a field or topic
- It is intended to enable scholars based in South Africa to undertake a programme of work that will build the academy and contribute richly to intellectual life.
ELIGIBILITY
The trust will consider candidates who:
- Are residents of South Africa (age is not a factor in selection)
- Are outstanding achievers and very well established in their field
- Are regarded as leading scholars internationally, have undertaken advanced research for many years and have track record of sustained intellectual effort
DEADLINE: October 31 2016
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