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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South Africa-Norway co-operation on climate change, the environment and clean energy: call for proposals – Deadline: 4 September 2013
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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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UNESCO/KEIZO OBUCHI Research Fellowships Programme (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) Cycle 2014 – 30 August 2013
Japan Funds-in-Trust Project Applications for the UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme are now open. The Programme focuses on post-graduate research activities in the following four areas: Environment (with particular emphasis on water sciences) Intercultural dialogue Information and communication technologies; and Peaceful conflict resolution The Programme functions according to the rules of open competition. As the […]
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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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Call for proposals: European Commission academic mobility scheme
This scheme aims to support research partnerships and higher education cooperation between countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. The intention is to promote sustainable development and poverty alleviation in these countries. Eligible areas are in the fields of agriculture; energy; engineering; governance and social sciences; and medical sciences. The deadline for applications […]
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European – South African science and technology advancement programme Information Days: FP7 2012 Calls
ESASTAP will be hosting a series of information days on the funding opportunities afforded by the European Commission’s FP7 2013 Calls launched in July 2012 in a wide variety of themes. FP7 mobility and the European Research Council (ERC) research programmes such as: Initial training networks (ITN), International Research Staff and Exchange Scheme (IRSES), Start-up […]
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CSIR hosts a Chinese delegation
The CSIR in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) hosted a delegation from the Department of Science and Technology of Shandong province, China on 12 July 2012. The purpose of the visit was to get a better understanding of the different CSIR research areas as well as to try and ascertain whether […]
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The CSIR forming new partnerships with Malaysia
CSIR Strategic Alliances, Berenice Lue Marais, hosted the Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) workshop in June 2012 at the CSIR Knowledge Commons. The workshop was initiated by Major-General (Ret) Otto Schür from Denel and, Brigadier-General (Ret) John Wesley, CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security’s (DPSS) Contract R&D Manager. Schür explained that he […]
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Beijing General Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy impressed by the CSIR technical capability
The Beijing General Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (BGRIMM) visited the Centre for Mining Innovation (CMI) and the CSIR National Laser Centre (NLC) on 20 and 21 February 2012 on a fact-finding mission to establish areas of cooperation. CSIR Group Executive for Operations:Dr Hoffie Maree, provided an overview of the CSIR and highlighted the […]
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