If you're a recent graduate seeking to gain practical experience in your field, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Internship Programme 2025-2027 is now accepting applications. This programme offers valuable opportunities for unemployed graduates in Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET), Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), as well as Research Development and Innovation fields.
HSRC Internship Programme 2025-2027 Summary
Location: South Africa
Host Institution: Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
Academic Level: NQF Level 7 to 9 qualifications (Bachelor’s, Advanced Diploma, B-Tech, Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, M-Tech)
Target Group: Unemployed South African graduates aged 35 or younger
Fields of Focus: Science, Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Research Development, and Innovation
Value and Coverage: Monthly stipends administered through the HSRC
Award Duration: 24 months
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
Eligible to Apply: South African citizens or permanent residents with a valid South African Identity Document
HSRC Internship Programme 2025-2027 Overview
The HSRC Internship Programme aims to:
Provide practical work experience through mentoring and exposure.
Promote an environment where interns acquire the necessary skills for easier entry into the job market.
Enable interns to transfer their knowledge to host institutions, contributing to institutional goals.
Offer experience in research management, support, and administration at public higher education and research institutions.
The programme pairs interns with mentors responsible for exposing them to skills linked to their fields of study or discipline. This mentorship approach ensures that interns are equipped with the requisite skills to facilitate their next transition in their career pathway.
Programme Benefits
Monthly Stipend: Interns receive monthly stipends throughout the 24-month duration, administered by the HSRC.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the HSRC Internship Programme 2025-2027, applicants must:
Be a South African citizen or permanent resident with a valid South African Identity Document.
Be currently unemployed and 35 years of age or younger at the time of appointment.
Hold an NQF Level 7 to 9 qualification from a DHET-accredited higher education institution.
Application Procedure
1. Prepare Required Documents:
Valid South African Identity Document.
Certified copies of academic qualifications.
Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
2. Submit Application:
Visit the HSRC Internship Programme application portal
Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
3. Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed for eligibility.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Successful applicants will be matched with suitable host institutions.
Contact Information
For programme or application-related inquiries:
Telephone:
Lusanda Noqoko: 012 302 2109
Zintle Mxoli: 012 302 2011
Bongile Mbilana: 012 302 2071
Lawrence Makgae: 012 302 2287
ℹ️ For more detailed information and to apply, visit the official HSRC Internship Programme page.
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