PDRF-related policies
The granting of tenure and administration of postdoctoral researchers at UCT is guided by the university's policies on postdoctoral research.
The granting of tenure and administration of postdoctoral researchers at UCT is guided by the university's policies on postdoctoral research.
Below you'll find UCT policy documents related to current and prospective postdoctoral research fellows at and applying to UCT.
Please read all policy documents before applying.
| Type of document | Description |
| Postdoctoral Funding maximum 2025 | The annual fellowship limit for 2025 is R590 327 |
| Definition of a Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Provides the agreed upon Definition for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Cape Town |
| Policies Governing Postdoctoral Research Fellows at the University of Cape Town | Describes the terms and conditions for the award of the fellowship, tenure activities and termination of Postdoctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs) at the University of Cape Town |
| Eligibility criteria for enrollment as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Provides the eligibility criteria for Postdoctoral Enrollment at the University of Cape Town |
| UCT Disciplinary Policy: Postdoctoral Research Fellows | This Disciplinary Policy and Code aims to set and maintain standards of conduct within the University regarding Postdoctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs/Postdocs) and to provide guidelines for handling disciplinary matters to ensure that all Postdocs are treated fairly and consistently. |
| Grievance Procedure for Postdoctoral Research Fellows at the University of Cape Town | Describes the required steps to be followed when grievances arise |
| Intellectual property policy | Provides a framework for governing the rights and responsibilities of all stakeholders in relation to inventions and other creative processes arising from their activities at UCT |