SOG - Application For Postgraduate Opportunity

School of Government
APPLICATION FOR

POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITY

Land Governance and Responsible Value Chain Management in the Wine Industry

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

Your application should consist of the following:
1. Online Registration via the NRF Connect system
2. A concept note describing the relevant research you want to do
3. Upload proof of registration, Certified ID / Passport, and Academic Transcript
4. Sign and upload the 2025 Grantholder linked Student Agreement Form

NB: All supporting documents must be uploaded to this application.

A short guide to writing your proposal:
Your short concept note (2000-3000 words) should relate to issues relevant to the
underlying project on responsible value chain governance in the South African wine
industry, as outlined in the Project Summary.

The proposal should include;
1. A brief statement of the policy or practical problem to be investigated
2. Some reference to the relevant literature
3. Your research questions
4. An outline of your research design
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Note:
1. We do not arrange accommodation and it is your responsibility to make these arrangements
2. All students with international qualifications (outside South Africa) are required to have their international/foreign qualifications assessed by SAQA. Please send all your documents to SAQA as well. Please visit the SAQA website and follow all instructions as per the website.
Note that your application will not be processed until all these documents are received.
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School of Government

Land Governance and Responsible Value Chain Management in the Wine Industry

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

Personal Details

Academic Qualifications

Employment Details