The National Research Foundation is inviting applications for equipment-related mobility and training grants. The equipment-related travel grants are sub-divided into two categories, namely: General equipment travel and training grants, which makes funds available to researchers requiring access to specialised equipment that is not available regionally or nationally. The grant will cover national or international travel and subsistence […]
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NRF call for applications: Equipment-related mobility and training grants 2013/14 – Deadline: 26 July 2013.
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Thuthuka Programme: call for research proposals for funding in 2014 – Deadline: 22 July 2013
The Thuthuka Programme of the National Research Foundation (NRF) aims to develop human capital and improve the research capabilities of designated researchers (Black: African, Indian and Coloured], female or disabled) within the ultimate aim of redressing historical imbalances. The categories available are student assistantships, postgraduate bursaries, postdoctoral fellowships and staff development grants. Deadline: 22 July […]
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South Africa-Norway co-operation on climate change, the environment and clean energy: call for proposals – Deadline: 4 September 2013
The goal of this programme is increased collaboration between top researchers and research institutions in South Africa and Norway. The main programme activity entails the funding of joint research projects. Multi- and interdisciplinary research is encouraged, as well as scientific complementarity between the South African and Norwegian research teams. Priority will be given to projects […]
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NRF and Russian foundation for basic research: joint call for project proposals – Deadline: 1 August 2013
According to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR) signed in Moscow on 25 March 2010, the parties invite scientists from both South Africa and Russia to submit joint research proposals. Specific areas of cooperation are: Fundamentals of nuclear and beam technologies. Laser technologies. […]
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TWAS Fellowships
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) has initiated various new fellowship programmes for PhD, postdoctoral and advanced research grants together with various countries in the South, including Brazil, China, India, Iran, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Thailand and Kenya. The fellowships allow scientists from developing countries to study or do research in other developing countries and return […]
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UNESCO-L’OREAL International Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences
Applications for this international fellowship in 2014 are now open. Candidates must already be engaged in research at a doctoral or post-doctoral level in the fields/related fields of life sciences including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology. Applications must be submitted online by 30 May 2013. Further information.
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IBSA: Call for Proposal Funding Applications 2013
The NRF Call for proposals for India/Brazil/South Africa (IBSA) Cooperation in Science and Technology is now open. The priority areas of cooperation are Health, Biotechnology, Indigenous knowledge systems, Alternative & Renewable energy and, ICT. Deadline for submission: 31 July 2013 More info: http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=183
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Call for nominations Women in Science Awards
Call for nominations 2013 South African Women in Science Awards The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is calling for nominations to recognise and award excellence by women scientists and researchers. The awards are aimed at profiling women scientists and researchers as role models for younger scientists and researchers; as well as encourage and reward […]
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Call for proposals: DST-NRF Centres of Excellence Programme
The National Research Foundation (NRF) is calling for proposals from public universities and public research institutions to host DST-NRF Centres of Excellence. Requirements: The host institutions must have existing capacity and resources to enable researchers to collaborate across disciplines and institutions on long-term projects that are locally relevant and internationally competitive. This is in order […]
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National Research Foundation Call for Project Proposals
The Call for the 7th Round of the China-South Africa Joint Research Program (2013) is now open. The funding programme will support projects in the following areas: Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability Development, Agriculture, Paleosciences, Biotechnology and, New Materials. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2013. Please click here to access the application […]
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