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 […]
UNESCO/KEIZO OBUCHI Research Fellowships Programme (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) Cycle 2014 – 30 August 2013
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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 nominations Women in Science Awards
Call for nominations 2013 South African Women in Science Awards The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is calling for nominations to recognise and award excellence by women scientists and researchers. The awards are aimed at profiling women scientists and researchers as role models for younger scientists and researchers; as well as encourage and reward […]
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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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National Research Foundation Call for Project Proposals
The Call for the 7th Round of the China-South Africa Joint Research Program (2013) is now open. The funding programme will support projects in the following areas: Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability Development, Agriculture, Paleosciences, Biotechnology and, New Materials. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2013. Please click here to access the application […]
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DUPONT: Partnering for greater impact
The strategic relationship between DuPont and the CSIR continues to blossom. DuPont’s senior leadership visited the CSIR at its Pretoria campus late last year where the water flagship, biocomposite building, food, renewable energy and mining were identified as areas to pursue collaboration. In her welcoming remarks, Berenice Lue Marais from CSIR Strategic Alliances and Communication […]
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Transnet and CSIR discuss project implementation, 22 February 2013
On 22 February 2013 delegates from Transnet and CSIR attended a project proposals workshop at the CSIR Pretoria Knowledge Commons to identify priority projects for kick off. Ms Berenice Lue Marais from CSIR Strategic Alliances welcomed all participants in particular the Transnet partners. The strategic relationship between Transnet and the CSIR was formalised in February […]
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