The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) is calling for applications for new members. To qualify for nomination, a candidate should meet the following criteria: Be in possession of a PhD or equivalent degree in any field of scientific enquiry, where science is defined broadly as encompassing natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, […]
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Call for nominations: SA Young Academy of Science members. Deadline: 15 August 2013 at 23:59
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Call for nominations: 2013 TWAS-ROSSA prize for young scientists in basic sciences. Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Nominations are invited for suitable candidates for the 2013 Academy of Sciences for the Developing World – Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (TWAS-ROSSA) Prize for Young Scientists. The award seeks to honor young scientists who have made outstanding contributions in science by awarding an annual young scientists’ prize. The award is given in line with […]
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Call for proposals: create and manage sector-specific innovation funds. Closing date: Friday, 16 August 2013 at 15:00
The Department of Science and Technology is encouraging industry innovation partnerships as part of a broader government effort to support industry competitiveness. The main objective is to create an environment where government can effectively partner with industry and support co-investments in research, development and innovation (RDI) in key strategic sectors of the economy. The requirement […]
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NRF call for applications: Equipment-related mobility and training grants 2013/14 – Deadline: 26 July 2013.
The National Research Foundation is inviting applications for equipment-related mobility and training grants. The equipment-related travel grants are sub-divided into two categories, namely: General equipment travel and training grants, which makes funds available to researchers requiring access to specialised equipment that is not available regionally or nationally. The grant will cover national or international travel and subsistence […]
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Thuthuka Programme: call for research proposals for funding in 2014 – Deadline: 22 July 2013
The Thuthuka Programme of the National Research Foundation (NRF) aims to develop human capital and improve the research capabilities of designated researchers (Black: African, Indian and Coloured], female or disabled) within the ultimate aim of redressing historical imbalances. The categories available are student assistantships, postgraduate bursaries, postdoctoral fellowships and staff development grants. Deadline: 22 July […]
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NRF and Russian foundation for basic research: joint call for project proposals – Deadline: 1 August 2013
According to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR) signed in Moscow on 25 March 2010, the parties invite scientists from both South Africa and Russia to submit joint research proposals. Specific areas of cooperation are: Fundamentals of nuclear and beam technologies. Laser technologies. […]
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IBSA: Call for Proposal Funding Applications 2013
The NRF Call for proposals for India/Brazil/South Africa (IBSA) Cooperation in Science and Technology is now open. The priority areas of cooperation are Health, Biotechnology, Indigenous knowledge systems, Alternative & Renewable energy and, ICT. Deadline for submission: 31 July 2013 More info: http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=183
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Call for proposals: DST-NRF Centres of Excellence Programme
The National Research Foundation (NRF) is calling for proposals from public universities and public research institutions to host DST-NRF Centres of Excellence. Requirements: The host institutions must have existing capacity and resources to enable researchers to collaborate across disciplines and institutions on long-term projects that are locally relevant and internationally competitive. This is in order […]
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Call for proposals: European Commission academic mobility scheme
This scheme aims to support research partnerships and higher education cooperation between countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. The intention is to promote sustainable development and poverty alleviation in these countries. Eligible areas are in the fields of agriculture; energy; engineering; governance and social sciences; and medical sciences. The deadline for applications […]
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National Research Foundation Call for Project Proposals
The Call for the 7th Round of the China-South Africa Joint Research Program (2013) is now open. The funding programme will support projects in the following areas: Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability Development, Agriculture, Paleosciences, Biotechnology and, New Materials. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2013. Please click here to access the application […]
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