The University of Fort Hare is inviting applications for fully funded Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral research positions under its RCDI-Nested Programme. The programme offers an excellent opportunity for emerging researchers interested in occupational health, workplace safety, public health, nursing, and labour studies to contribute to high-impact research addressing workplace violence and its effects on health workers in South Africa.

Successful candidates will undertake research examining the management of workplace violence and injury on work outcomes, with a particular focus on the role of decent work and workplace safety among nurses in South Africa.

Applications are open until 15 August 2026.

About the Research Programme

The RCDI-Nested Programme aims to generate evidence that informs workplace policies and interventions designed to improve occupational safety, employee wellbeing, and healthcare outcomes.

The research focuses on understanding how workplace violence and occupational injuries influence nurses’ productivity, wellbeing, and overall work outcomes, while exploring how decent work principles and safe working environments can mitigate these challenges.

The findings are expected to contribute to policy development, improved workplace practices, and stronger occupational health systems within South Africa’s healthcare sector.

Research Focus Areas

Successful applicants will contribute to research covering areas such as:

Workplace violence in healthcare settings
Occupational injuries among nurses
Workplace safety and health
Decent work and labour conditions
Employee wellbeing
Occupational health policy
Health systems strengthening
Evidence-based workplace interventions

Available Research Opportunities

The programme is recruiting candidates for the following levels:

Fully Funded Master’s Positions
Fully Funded PhD Positions
Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowships

These opportunities are suitable for motivated researchers interested in producing evidence that can influence policy, improve workplace practices, and strengthen healthcare systems.

Who Should Apply?

The University encourages applications from candidates who are passionate about conducting impactful research that addresses real-world workplace challenges.

Prospective applicants should carefully review the official advertisement to confirm:

Eligibility criteria
Academic qualifications
Required documentation
Research requirements
Application procedures

Why Apply?

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to:

Conduct policy-relevant research.
Work within an established university research programme.
Contribute to improving workplace safety in healthcare.
Develop advanced research and analytical skills.
Produce evidence that supports national occupational health policies.
Collaborate with experienced researchers and academic supervisors.

The programme offers an excellent platform for researchers seeking careers in academia, public health, occupational health, labour policy, nursing research, or health systems research.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 15 August 2026

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the official call.

This funded research programme represents an outstanding opportunity to contribute to improving workplace safety, advancing decent work, and strengthening healthcare outcomes for nurses in South Africa through high-quality academic research.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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