The Ithemba Foundation provides funding to those who wish to increase the existing research and knowledge related to depression and other related mental health diseases.
- To apply, you must be a registered student at a research institution or university.
- You need to complete the application template, which can be obtained from The Ithemba Foundation by contacting info@ithembafoundation.org.za. This template is sent out every year to several universities, who then distribute it further.
- Only Master’s and PhD candidates may apply, their study must already have obtained ethical clearance from their institution, and their supervisors also need to submit a motivation.
If you are interested in applying for a bursary for depression-related research, please download our Bursary Proposal Guidelines. Your application document (excluding your CV) may not exceed 2 000 words. For any queries, please contact us at info@ithembafoundation.org.za. Please note that applications close on the first Friday of March every year, and successful applicants will be informed shortly thereafter.
Click here to see what research we have supported in the past.
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