Tygerberg Doctoral Office
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Research and Internationalisation
Development and Support (RIDS)
Stellenbosch University will be Africa's leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive, and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of society. We attract outstanding students, employ talented staff, and provide a world-class environment; a place connected to the world, while enriching and transforming local, continental and global communities.
The Tygerberg Doctoral Office powers PhD research in the Matie Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - from proposal development through to graduation day. Our campus is situated in the picturesque Tygerberg area of Cape Town, South Africa. The FMHS counts among the top 150 medical and health sciences schools in the world, and the top four in Africa. The Tygerberg Doctoral Office fulfils the secretariate function of the FMHS Committee for Postgraduate Research; facilitates the SU Pre-Doctoral Short Course in Medicine and Health Sciences; administers the examination of full research (100%) masters theses as a key route into the PhD; and supplies comprehensive support to all stakeholders in PhD studies. Our PhD Support pages contain detailed information on the different steps of the doctoral journey. A brief overview of these resources is available for download in brochure format. The detailed regulations that apply to doctoral students are captured in the SU Yearbook (Part 1 - General) as well as the FMHS Faculty Yearbook (Part 12 of the SU Yearbook). Doctoral graduates are showcased at linktr.ee/tyg_phd.
🟠PhD Support
Comprehensive, wraparound support is available for all aspects of doctoral studies in the FMHS, from first enquiry, through formal selection and proposal review to intention to submit. Ms Brigitta Kepkey welcomes all enquiries about doctoral studies in this faculty at [email protected].
🟠CPR
The FMHS Committee for Postgraduate Research (CPR) considers all research master's and doctoral matters on behalf of the FMHS Faculty Board.
Submit PPC reports or enquiries to
[email protected].
🟠Pre-Doc Short Course
The SU Pre-Doctoral Short Course in Medicine and Health Sciences is convened annually in two, in-person block weeks. Selection is competitive and numbers are capped. The course is next planned for 18 to 29 May 2026. Enquire to Dr Chanelle Windvogel at
[email protected].
🟠Doctoral Examination
Doctoral examinations receive priority attention from Ms Tamarra Adriaanse via our dedicated doctoral examination mailbox at [email protected]. Detailed information is also available on the requirements for finalising the dissertation.
🟠Doctoral Community
The Matie community is spoiled for choice with a rich and wide range of academic, cultural, sporting, social, and skills advancement opportunities. See our slim selection of events superbly fit for allowing the Tygerberg doctoral community to connect and advance.
🟠Masters by Thesis
Dr Chanelle Windvogel receives research master's theses for examination at
[email protected]. Send a single email with the approved thesis, the Turnitin report, a signed release form, and if relevant, the programme rubric.
🟠Organisation
The Tygerberg Doctoral Office is one of seven FMHS offices for Research and Internationalisation Development and Support (RIDS). Click below to view our organogram.
