What is the maximum period of support for full-time study at the various postgraduate levels of stud

Level of study

*Maximum period of support

Honours’

One (1) year

Masters

Two (2) years

Doctoral

Three (3) years

Masters upgrade to doctoral

Four (4) years, of which 1 or 2 years may be for masters studies

Extension support for master's and doctoral

Six (6) or twelve (12) months

* The period of support is calculated from the first date of registration for the degree regardless of NRF funding.