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) […]
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.NRF call for proposals – NRF and National Natural Science Foundation of China Collaboration. Deadline: 28 April 2014
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NRF call for proposals: SA/China research collaboration. Deadline: 30 April 2014
South Africa and the People’s Republic of China signed an agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation in 1999. A Joint Committee, composed of representatives from both sides, was put in place to translate the agreement into cooperative activities. In 2001, the relations were given impetus through the creation of a Bi-National Commission to champion bilateral […]
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Science to support ‘smart policing’ 18 February 2014
On 18 February, CSIR CEO, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, and SAPS National Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in Pretoria. The MoA will create an institutional framework for SAPS to have direct access to a scientific, engineering and technology base to support both the operational and strategic components of their duty towards […]
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Giving traction to CSIR/Denel MoU, 14 February 2014
The CSIR and Denel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2013. Commenting on the MoU, Berenice Lue; Group Manager Strategic Partnerships indicated that there are already ongoing collaborations on several projects between the CSIR and Denel. The intention is to take the partnership to an increased level of engagement that allows us to do […]
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Notes from the workshop on the European Union’s new Framework Programme Horizon 2020, 14 February 2014
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) hosted a workshop to launch the European Union’s new Framework Programme Horizon 2020 (H2020) to the South African science and technology community. The workshop was held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on 27 January 2014. Eunice Ndeke attended the Forum on behalf of CSIR Strategic […]
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Access to competitive funding opportunities now available through SciVal Funding, 12 February 2014
To make funding information required by the organisation’s SET base easily accessible, CSIR Information Services (CSIRIS) partnered with CSIR Strategic Alliances and Communication to source a funding database and subscribed to SciVal Funding. Xoliswa Matroko, CSIRIS Information Specialist who led the project says, “A while ago, CSIRIS embarked on a drive to investigate the concept […]
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Malaysian delegation visits the CSIR, 15 January 2014
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hosted a delegation from the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) on Wednesday, 15 January 2014 at the CSIR campus in Pretoria. The visitors were hosted by CSIR Biosciences and the National Laser Centre (NLC) and attended discussions around possible research collaboration and technology transfer, particularly through facilitating […]
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2014 call for proposals: SA/Italy joint S&T research cooperation. Deadline 28 February 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for joint projects in the following areas of science and technology (S&T): Physics, astrophysics and radio-astronomy Information and communications technology Biotechnology Nanotechnology and new advanced materials Medicine and health Green and renewable energy and the environment. The call is within the framework of the Agreement […]
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SA/Germany joint S&T research call for thematic cooperation proposals 2014: Deadline 14 March 2014
You are invited to submit joint research proposals in the following areas: Biotechnology for a bio-economy and health Natural resources (sustainable management and production) Astronomy. A bilateral agreement on science and technology (S&T) cooperation between South Africa and Germany was signed in 1996. It is intended to expand on existing collaborations, establish new contacts or […]
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Notes from the National System of Innovation Forum held at DST on 11 November 2013.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) hosted a Forum in support of the National System of Innovation (NSI) at their Offices in Pretoria on 11 November 2013. Ms Eunice Ndeke attended the Forum on behalf of Ms Berenice Lue Marais. The Forum was attended by 26 participants drawn mostly from universities. Ms Lisa Du […]
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