The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for joint projects in the following areas of science and technology (S&T): Physics, astrophysics and radio-astronomy Information and communications technology Biotechnology Nanotechnology and new advanced materials Medicine and health Green and renewable energy and the environment. The call is within the framework of the Agreement […]
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2014 call for proposals: SA/Italy joint S&T research cooperation. Deadline 28 February 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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NEPAD Business Foundation Meeting
This meeting took place on the 17 October 2013 at the CSIR Convention Centre. This was a thematic working group meeting focusing on Regional Market Integration. The meeting was chaired by Henri Minaar and there were representatives from the dti ( Zanele Mthethwa, bilateral and Rachel …multilateral), Rand Water (Jimmy Manyi), rep from USAID (Bill …), EU, UNDP […]
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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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TE/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 28 August 2013
Status •5 Projects have been approved and submitted to Transnet Procurement •4 Projects are still in the scoping phase and will be submitted in the next 2 months •The first lab in building 44 has been completed and occupied by 15 engineers •The second lab in building 44 will be ready in August. •Transnet has […]
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DuPont/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 28 August 2013
Strategic intent DuPont selected the CSIR as their strategic R&D partner in Africa to apply science to find solutions in food, energy and protection. Update on DuPont/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 31 July 2013
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CSIR and Denel join forces for cutting edge research
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Denel have joined forces to expand their collaboration in research and technology projects, including joint product development. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 20 August 2013 between Denel and the CSIR. The agreement will form the basis for “a closer technology alliance” between the […]
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CSIR Strategic Partnerships Forum
The CSIR Strategic Partnerships Forum was launched on 31 July 2013. The Forum was the first in a series that is going to be conducted to take stock of the key strategic partnerships. There is a need to share good practice as well as key issues we need to follow up on. The presentation: CSIR […]
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