Applications open for MICT SETA research chair bursary

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Financial Innovation Hub (FinHub) invites master’s and PhD students to apply for the Media, Information, and Communication Technologies (MICT) Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) research chair bursary.

This is the first year of the MICT SETA research chair at the hub. The bursary targets students conducting research in critical areas related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and other scarce skills aligned with MICT SETA’s strategic initiatives.

Supported research fields include, among others:

• artificial intelligence and machine learning
• blockchain and distributed ledger technology
• ICT security (cybersecurity)
• big data and analytics
• programming and software engineering.

Successful applicants will receive funding to advance their research, contributing significantly to South Africa’s digital economy and technological innovation. For more information, please contact hub@uct.ac.za.

 Applications will close on 30 April.