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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Thuthuka Programme: call for research proposals for funding in 2014 – Deadline: 22 July 2013
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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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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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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 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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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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South Africa – Algeria joint science and technology research programme 2013
The funding programme will support projects laser technology, spatial sciences and technologies, nanotechnologies, material sciences & nanotechnology, information and communication technologies, indigenous knowledge systems (medicinal plants), advanced medical science, applied human & social sciences, geosciences, biotechnology and renewable energy. The deadline for applications is 28 March 2013. More info. Application form.
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