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Competitive Programme for Rated, Y-Rated and Unrated Researchers. Deadline 14 August 2014

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit applications for  Competitive Programme for Rated Researchers (CPRR) and the Competitive Support for Unrated Researchers (CSUR). These are discipline-based funding instruments which support principally basic research as the foundation of knowledge production in the disciplines of the Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences. The objectives of the […]

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Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Competition: Deadline 21 July 2014

The U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative announces its fourth annual Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition.  The GIST Tech-I Competition provides an opportunity to address economic growth and innovation priorities by encouraging young science and technology entrepreneurs to accelerate the success of their venture, connect with a global community of […]

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SA/Zambia joint call for collaboration. Deadline 31 July 2014

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for a South Africa and Zambia joint science and technology research programme – 2015. The programme has been created to jointly support researchers from public universities and public research institutes on an equal and mutually beneficial basis in an effort to enhance scientific and technological […]

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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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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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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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