The nGAP enables you to study for a master’s or doctorate or to understand post-doctoral work with substantially reduced teaching responsibilities while studying. It enables you to develop your teaching and research ability; ensures that you are fully supported by a mentor for the duration of your participation in development programme and provides support for an international mobility.
Successful candidates will participate in a 6-year comprehensive development and induction programme, after which they will continue as regular members of the academic staff.
To be eligible for selection for an nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria in addition to meeting the criteria specified by the university:
• Show interest in becoming an academic
• Be 40 years or younger
• Show evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at doctoral level if you do not have a doctoral degree (PhD)
At least 80% of the positions will be allocated to black/or women South African citizen. You may apply for more than one post at more than one institution.