At CUT, we are committed to expanding our research capacity, global relevance, and institutional competitiveness by investing in postdoctoral fellows. Globally recognized as the vanguard of emerging research talent, postdoctoral fellows at CUT transition into independent, leading researchers. This critical career stage is supported through high-impact research, publishing in accredited journals, mentoring postgraduate students, and developing specialized research niches that attract external funding.

About the Postdoctoral Fellowship at CUT

Our fellowship programme is designed to provide emerging scholars with the resources, environment, and guidance necessary to excel. Key features of the fellowship include:

Secure Funding

Postdoctoral fellows are funded through competitive bursaries or dedicated research grants.

Strategic Focus

Fellows conduct high-impact research aligned with the recognised, strategic activities of our Research Centres.

International Mobility

Postdoctoral fellows from international universities can hold short-term fellowships ranging from three to twelve months within a 12-month cycle.

Expert Mentorship

Every fellow is paired with an established, highly credentialed mentor—a proven researcher with a track record of completed projects, high-impact publications, doctoral supervision, and secured competitive funding.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Tracks

To accommodate diverse career stages and employment contexts, CUT offers two distinct fellowship tracks:

Track 1: Full-Time Fellowship

Full-time postdoctoral fellows are funded via recognised bursaries or grants for a maximum duration of three years, structured as three 12-month cycles. This track is ideal for scholars dedicated to full-time, immersive research.

Track 2: Part-Time Fellowship

This track is specifically designed for scholars who completed their Doctoral Degree at CUT but are currently employed full-time outside the university. It allows these alumni to continue their advanced research on a part-time basis while maintaining their external careers.

Emerging Researchers' Programme

CUT employees who have completed their doctorates within the last three years (n-3) are integrated into our Emerging Researchers' Programme to ensure continuous capacity building within our own ranks.

Application and Renewal Conditions

Comprehensive guidelines regarding application requirements, general conditions, and fellowship renewals are detailed in the Policy on the Regulation, Recruitment, and Awarding of Grants.

This document is available upon request. For inquiries, please contact the Research and Innovation Office.

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