Applications invited by University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa from citizens of all nationality for HVDC Postgraduate Bursaries 2013. The HVDC Centre was established as a joint venture between the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Eskom for capacity building in HVDC technology, through research and postgraduate study programmes. The HVDC Centre is running an MSc programme, through the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, specializing HVDC, Power Systems Planning and Design, Protection, Power Systems Economics, Supply Side Technology, Power Systems Operation and Utility Asset Management. The Centre is looking for prospective masters and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral fellows, to conduct research in any one of the above specialist fields.

Bursary details:

MSc - 10000USD per annum for a maximum of two years
PhD - 14300USD per annum for a maximum of three years
Post-Doctoral 21400USD per annum extendable for a maximum of three years (based on satisfactory performance).

Eligibility criteria:

1. Students who are registered full-time on the masters programme in power and energy.
2. Masters students in the Power and Energy programme who do not have a bursary from another company.
3. Masters students who have achieved good academic performance in the PG modules.

How to apply:

Fill UKZN Postgraduate application form and contact king@ukzn.ac.za for more information. You can also email to rajpall@ukzn.ac.za, hvdcijumba@ukzn.ac.za for more details.

Important dates:

Last date to receive duly filled application forms is November 30, 2013.

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