Grants and workshops


Current funding opportunities:
  1. University of Cape Town Research office
  2. Postgraduate degree funding (UCT)
  3. Open access journal publication fund (UCT)
  4. SUN Research and Development office 
  5. MRC funding (postgrad students and clinicians)

EMCT faculty supplementary grants:
The purpose of this competitive funding mechanism is to support EMCT faculty in publishing their recent research in a DHET accredited journal, presenting their recent research at a relevant conference of high academic standing, or undertaking training aimed at improving research and teaching within the Division of Emergency Medicine. Funding for resources that contribute indirectly to any of the above may also be considered. This includes payment for statistical services and CME courses. The funding is limited to R5 000 in one year, or R10 000 over two years per faculty member. Approval is subject to assessment by the academic ExCo and the availability of funds.

You are eligible if you are EMCT faculty employed by the University of Cape Town or Stellenbosch University as:
- Permanent academic staff
- Contract staff on academic conditions of service
- Joint academic staff, including registrars
- Honorary research associates or affiliates
- Honorary lecturers

​This funding is awarded on a competitive basis and will take into account the following:
- The applicant’s research output over the last three years
- The applicant’s contribution to teaching and supervision within the Division
- The academic status of the conference or workshop and the quality of interaction and exposure for the applicant
- Where applicable, the envisaged research outputs emanating from the conference

Grant applications are discussed at the monthly academic meeting (first Wednesday of each month).  Submission deadlines are due the Friday prior to the academic meeting.  Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible and email the completed form and supporting documents to Colleen Saunders marked for attention: Prof Wallis: Academic Meeting.