International Council for Science (ICSU) Secretariat The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for travel and events grants. This call is targeted for applicants that are members of national ICSU committees and will be for activities taking place during the period 1 April to 30 September 2015. The two types of ICSU […]
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CSIR Strategic Alliances provides leadership in the structuring of strategic partnerships between the CSIR and R&D stakeholders that draw on the science competencies of multiple CSIR units and centres.CSIR participates in first SAPS research colloquium
The South African Police Service (SAPS) hosted a colloquium in November 2014, which focused was on demilitarising the police in a democratic dispensation, as well as policing in a violence society: a case for South Africa. The CSIR and the SAPS signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in February 2014, which facilitated a formal invitation […]
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Newton Institutional Links call for proposals. Deadline 4 December 2014
The Call for proposals for the Newton Institutional Links programme is now open. The Newton Fund is part of the United Kingdom’s (UK) official development assistance aimed at developing science and innovation partnerships that promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) currently exists between the UK and the […]
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NRF Call for Very Long-Baseline Interferometry Astronomy Proposals. Deadline 1 December 2014
The National Research Foundation is inviting proposals for the Newton Fund – an initiative to strengthen research and innovation partnerships between the UK and emerging knowledge economies. The Fund forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment which is monitored by the Organisation for Economic Development (OECD). ODA funded activity focuses on outcomes that […]
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First Call: 4th National conference on Science and Technology. Angola 9-11 September 2015
The Scientific Community, experts, professionals and students are invited to a conference in Luanda, Angola 9-11 September 2015. The objectives of the conference are to display the results of scientific research and exchange experiences on the contribution of science in solving social problems in combating climate change and promoting sustainable development. Outputs To evaluate the […]
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Call for PEER Research Pre-Proposals 2014/2015. Deadline 9 January 2015
The Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program is once again accepting proposals from developing country researchers interested in collaborating with counterparts who are funded by selected U.S. Government-supported agencies. Beginning with this cycle of the program, the previous PEER Science and PEER Health programs have been combined under one consolidated PEER program, and […]
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SATREPS Call for Proposals. Deadline 15 October 2014
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) invites researchers to submit proposals for FY2015 joint research funding administrated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and involves participation by the DST. The areas of interest are: Environment/Energy (2 areas) Bioresources (1 area) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (1 […]
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CSIR collaborates with NHLS to build a national resource for increasing quality of pathology service in South Africa
The CSIR has joined forces with the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) to develop focused scalable and practical health care technologies and associated systems. This cooperation ensures that the CSIR offers its engineering and innovation skill to enhance the South African health sector. A task team consisting of members from the CSIR and the NHLS […]
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Call for Applications: Newton Research Collaboration Programme. Deadline 24 October 2014
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: African Business Education Initiative. Deadline 15 October 2014
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) would like to bring to your attention a Call for Applications under the African Business Education “ABE” Initiative which was launched in 2013 as part of the Japanese government’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to South Africa. The ABE Initiative offers an opportunity to pursue a Master’s Degree and […]
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