The 5th Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology (COVIDSET ) 2013 will take place on 6-7 November 2013 at the University of Botswana, Gaborone. University leaders, development partners, researchers, decision-makers with experience and/or knowledge in the themes of the conference are invited to submit a 200 – 250 word […]
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Invite: Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology 2013
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Call for proposals: Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) 2014/2015 Deadline: Friday, 30 August 2013
The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) is a partnership programme funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF). THRIP promotes partnerships in pre-commercial research between business and the public-funded research base including universities and research institutions. THRIP will consider support for projects […]
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NRF call for 2013 Annual Progress Report – Thuthuka and IRDP/RNA grant-holders
The National Research Fund has issued a call for 2013 Capacity Strategic Platforms and SARChI Grants (CSPSG) Annual Progress Report (APR) to be completed by the following grant-holders requiring continued funding for their existing NRF/CSPSG funded projects in 2014: 2013 Thuthuka grant-holders currently in their first, second, fourth and fifth year of funding, whether in […]
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Call for project proposals: 2013 SA/Argentina joint S&T research. Deadline: 30 August 2013
The National Research Fund (NRF) has announced its third call for joint research project proposals between South African and Argentinean researchers. Background: In 2006, South Africa and Argentina signed an inter-governmental bilateral agreement on cooperation in the fields of science and technology (S&T) to be jointly implemented and administrated by the NRF in South Africa […]
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CSIR supports enterprise development centre in Trinidad and Tobago
Collaboration between the CSIR and the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) has been instrumental in supporting the successful creation of the Centre for Enterprise Development (ECD) on the island of Trinidad, which is part of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The centre was launched on 26 June 2013. The CARIRI centre will provide accommodation, […]
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Call for nominations: SA Young Academy of Science members. Deadline: 15 August 2013 at 23:59
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: 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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EUREKA network delegation visits the CSIR
On 12 June 2013, a delegation from the international EUREKA Network – guests of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) – visited the CSIR the National Laser Centre (NLC) and Meraka Institute on a fact-finding mission to investigate R&D networking and partnership opportunities with South Africa. EUREKA is an intergovernmental network launched in 1985, […]
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Call for papers: 5th International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology – Deadline: 15 July 2013
The CSIR Meraka Institute, in partnership with the University of Zululand and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), is organising the 5th International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology (ICAST) 2013 to be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre from 25 – 27 November. The theme of this year’s event is “The […]
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