The Postgraduate Funding Office (PGFO) at UCT administers fellowships and awards made to the postdoctoral research fellows (PDRFs).

Funding opportunities

The PGFO receives information on funding and other opportunities. This information can be found in Section 6 of the financial assistance for postgraduate study and postdoctoral research booklet (no 14, see Download), and is posted on the postdoctoral-funding noticeboard.

University policies, including intellectual property

The granting of tenure and administration of postdoctoral researchers at UCT is guided by the university's policies on postdoctoral research.

For UCT's policy on intellectual property, please go to the Research Contracts and Innovation website.

UCT PDRF Policy Documents for current and prospective Postdoctoral Research Fellows at and applying to UCT.

Please read all policy documents before applying.

Type of document

Description

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

Grievance Procedure for Postdoctoral Research Fellows at the University of Cape Town

Describes the required steps to be followed when grievances arise

SARS_Binding_Class_Ruling_OCT2020

This is a binding class ruling issued in accordance with section 78(2) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (TA Act).