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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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ESASTAP – Invitation to submit Expression of Interest: Deadline 16 June 2014

ESASTAP Plus aims to support the deepening of science, technology and innovation cooperation between South Africa and Europe, with a special focus on innovation. The project is supported by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme, with co-funding from the South African Department of Science and Technology. The project is coordinated by the PRAXI […]

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Denel/CSIR partnership adds momentum to national objectives

Denel’s auditorium was a hive of activity as the CSIR and Denel Steering committee met for the second time on 15 May 2014, after the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) eight months ago. Willie van der Walt – Engineering Executive at Denel Aerostructures – in his opening remarks reminded those gathered that it […]

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Thuthuka Programme call: Deadline 23 June 2014

The Thuthuka Programme of the National Research Foundation (NRF) aims to improve the research capabilities of designated researchers (Black: African, Indian and Coloured researchers) with the ultimate aim of redressing historical imbalances. The categories available are post-graduate bursaries, post-doctoral fellowships and staff development grants. Deadline: 23 June 2014. More information.

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SA/France joint call for collaboration: Deadline 25 July 2014

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for a South Africa and France cooperative programme – Protea 2014. The programme has been created to encourage exchange between researchers and to develop synergy between the two scientific communities, thereby developing a durable network. The areas of focus are:   Nanoscience/nanotechnology Life sciences Biotechnology Energy […]

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Blue Skies Research Funding call: Deadline 4 July 2014

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit concept notes for the Blue Skies Research Funding Instrument, which aims to provide space and time for research to “push the frontiers of knowledge and to encourage imagination” through scientific and scholarly endeavours. Blue Skies-type research is associated with fundamental and basic research programmes. Closing date: […]

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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 established formal diplomatic relations in January 1998.  In 2013, the two countries agreed to launch 2 flagship projects in the field of water research as pilot projects for expanding the bilateral cooperation.  The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals in the following areas:  Efficient […]

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