The Newton Research Collaboration Programme is a component of the UK’s Newton Fund, which aims to develop science and innovation partnerships between the UK and a number of emerging countries, including South Africa, in order to promote social welfare and economic development. The programme is delivered in partnership with the Royal Society and the British […]
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Call for Applications: Newton Research Collaboration Programme. Deadline 24 October 2014
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CSIR hosts FAO/IAEA mutation induction and in vitro techniques workshop
CSIR hosted an African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA) workshop on mutation and in vitro techniques at the CSIR campus in Pretoria from 13 to 19 July 2014. The purpose of this workshop was to provide participants with theoretical, as well as practical analytical information […]
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Competitive Programme for Rated, Y-Rated and Unrated Researchers. Deadline 14 August 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit applications for Competitive Programme for Rated Researchers (CPRR) and the Competitive Support for Unrated Researchers (CSUR). These are discipline-based funding instruments which support principally basic research as the foundation of knowledge production in the disciplines of the Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences. The objectives of the […]
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CSIR and Eskom to take energy research collaboration up a level
With the national energy strategy currently under review and keeping in mind Eskom’s vision for the last 90 years to provide the lowest/least cost energy for the growth and development of South Africa, the CSIR/Eskom steering committee is geared to come up with a strategy that will drive the partnership going forward. Eighteen months […]
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ERA-MIN Call for Proposals. Deadline 17 June 2014
Researchers are hereby encouraged to apply for the ERA-MIN Call that is currently open to all South African researchers. The South African Department of Science and Technology is a funding partner in ERA-MIN project. ERA-MIN is an ERA-NET program on the Industrial Handling of Raw Materials for European industries and is supported by the European […]
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ESASTAP – Invitation to submit Expression of Interest: Deadline 16 June 2014
ESASTAP Plus aims to support the deepening of science, technology and innovation cooperation between South Africa and Europe, with a special focus on innovation. The project is supported by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme, with co-funding from the South African Department of Science and Technology. The project is coordinated by the PRAXI […]
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Denel/CSIR partnership adds momentum to national objectives
Denel’s auditorium was a hive of activity as the CSIR and Denel Steering committee met for the second time on 15 May 2014, after the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) eight months ago. Willie van der Walt – Engineering Executive at Denel Aerostructures – in his opening remarks reminded those gathered that it […]
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SA/France joint call for collaboration: Deadline 25 July 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for a South Africa and France cooperative programme – Protea 2014. The programme has been created to encourage exchange between researchers and to develop synergy between the two scientific communities, thereby developing a durable network. The areas of focus are: Nanoscience/nanotechnology Life sciences Biotechnology Energy […]
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Horizon 2020 – the EU’s new research and innovation Programme 31 March 2014
How is funding organised under Horizon 2020? Horizon 2020 is built around three pillars: 1) Support for “Excellent Science” – including grants for individual researchers from the European Research Council and Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships (formerly known as Marie Curie fellowships); 2) Support for “Industrial Leadership” – including grants for small and medium-sized enterprises and indirect […]
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NRF call for proposals – NRF and National Natural Science Foundation of China Collaboration. Deadline: 28 April 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) 2014 call for proposals for NRF and National Natural Science Foundation of China Collaboration is now open. Proposals may be submitted in the following areas: Fungal bioresources (taxonomy; biodiversity; culture collection and barcoding) Fungal ecology Fungal application (new bioactive compounds; new enzymes; new drugs; application in food; agriculture, and bioenergy) […]
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