The CSIR and Transnet recently held a capability show-and-tell focusing solely on electronics. Two CSIR operating units; CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing and CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security, showcased some of their best work to Transnet with the hope of strengthening ties and making more of an impact with the partnership. The guests attended […]
About Strategic Partnerships
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 and Transnet learning, sharing knowledge, skills and expertise
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Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) Scientific Events/Travel Grants. Deadline 22 August 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) Scientific Events/Travel Grants. The funding instrument was established to contribute to the following objectives: internationalising South Africa’s research platform; enhancing networking within the global science system; fostering collaboration in order to improve the quality of research outputs by researchers. […]
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Call for proposals: SA/Japan S&T research cooperation. Deadline 10 September 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for joint projects in the following areas of science and technology (S&T): Humanities Social Sciences Natural Sciences The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) entered into a MoU in 2005 as implementers following a 2003 Agreement on […]
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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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Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Competition: Deadline 21 July 2014
The U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative announces its fourth annual Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition. The GIST Tech-I Competition provides an opportunity to address economic growth and innovation priorities by encouraging young science and technology entrepreneurs to accelerate the success of their venture, connect with a global community of […]
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SA/Zambia joint call for collaboration. Deadline 31 July 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for a South Africa and Zambia joint science and technology research programme – 2015. The programme has been created to jointly support researchers from public universities and public research institutes on an equal and mutually beneficial basis in an effort to enhance scientific and technological […]
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Call for proposals: SA/Egypt joint S&T research cooperation. Deadline 29 August 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for joint projects in the following areas of science and technology (S&T): Nanotechnology Remote sensing and space science ICT Biotechnology (food production, agriculture and health) Laser technology Energy The call is within the framework of the Agreement of Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Republic […]
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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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Notes from the AMCHAM Forum meeting on Managing Risk in Africa held on 15 May 2014
This Forum meeting took place on the 15 May 2014 and was hosted by AMCHAM at their Killarney Country Club offices. Todd Johnson from General Electric was the speaker and focused on Managing risk in Africa. A point to note is that the GE CEO Africa has relocated to Nairobi Kenya and the key reasons for the […]
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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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