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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SA/Germany joint S&T research call for thematic cooperation proposals 2014: Deadline 14 March 2014
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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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NRF call for research proposals – Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Deadline: 27 November 2013.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals in the following areas: Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Bioeconomy (African traditional medicine, food security, technology, nutraceuticals, health and beauty, and cosmetics). IKS epistemology (Ubuntu and cosmology, taxonomies, pedagogies and methodologies). IKS and climate change (environmental management). Women and IKS-based technology innovations. IKS and energy […]
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NRF call for proposals – Education research in South Africa. Deadline: 27 November 2013.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) 2014 call for proposals for education research in South Africa is now open. This funding instrument aims to develop new knowledge about teaching and learning to improve education practice and the quality of life of all the people of South Africa. The call seeks research proposals that address: The overarching […]
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Call for proposals: South Africa/Kenya joint S&T research. Deadline: 31 October 2013
Following the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and South Africa in the area of science and technology in August 2004, the National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit joint proposals in the following areas: Biosciences (food, agriculture and biotechnology; health and indigenous knowledge); Space science (astronomy and earth observation); and Water management […]
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Call for proposals: India-Brazil-South Africa mobility funds 2013. Deadline: 30 September 2013
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has issued a joint call for research project proposals in the field of higher education as part of the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Cooperation. The IBSA Trilateral Forum is a developmental initiative between India, Brazil and South Africa to promote research collaboration and the mobility of researchers. The Trilateral Forum seeks to promote cooperation […]
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Call for proposals Japan/South Africa collaboration. Deadline: 18 October 2013
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has issued a joint call for research project proposals for a joint research funding scheme that is aimed at the promotion of international partnerships and jointly administrated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and participation of the South African Department of […]
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ACGT Funding Newletter: September 2013
The African Centre for Gene Technologies (ACGT) has released its funding newsletter for September 2013 on various funding opportunities. These include – National Research Foundation – South Africa-Japan; TWAS – BIOTEC Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme; TWAS – icipe Fellowship for visiting scholars in Kenya; omics@vib– VIB International Postdoc Programme; TWAS – Food Biotechnology Courses for Developing Countries; National Research Foundation […]
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Opportunity
Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to encourage innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions, is now accepting grant proposals for its latest application round. Applicants can be at any experience level; in any discipline; and from any organization, including colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies. Proposals are being […]
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Opening of the Call: Nanotechnology Flagships Project (NFP) Funding Instrument. Deadline: 23 September 2013
In partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the National Research Foundation (NRF) through the Nanotechnology Flagships Project (NFP), seeks to promote nanoscience and nanotechnology research to ensure that South Africa is ready to optimally use nanotechnology to enhance the nation’s global competitiveness and sustainable economic growth. More info: The nanotechnology Flagships Project
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