The Forest Molecular Genetics (FMG) Programme offers exciting opportunities for postgraduate research and training in Plant Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. NRF, THRIP and industry-supported bursaries are available for postgraduate (BSc Hons, MSc and PhD) studies. 

The programme also hosts UP and Vice-Chancellor's postdoctoral fellowships. Finally, the FMG Programme annually offers several undergraduate mentorship and assistant positions to second- and third-year BSc and BScAgric students.

Interested students can contact our Admin Assistant, Mrs Thandeka Wasserman ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)