Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) signed on 28 August 2003, the parties are inviting scientists from both South Africa and Japan to submit joint research proposals. These may be submitted in the following designated thematic areas prioritised by […]
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Call for proposals: SA/Japan joint S&T research collaboration 2013. Closing Date 12 September 2013
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Call for nominations: 2013 TWAS-ROSSA prize for young scientists in basic sciences. Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Nominations are invited for suitable candidates for the 2013 Academy of Sciences for the Developing World – Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (TWAS-ROSSA) Prize for Young Scientists. The award seeks to honor young scientists who have made outstanding contributions in science by awarding an annual young scientists’ prize. The award is given in line with […]
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EUREKA network delegation visits the CSIR
On 12 June 2013, a delegation from the international EUREKA Network – guests of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) – visited the CSIR the National Laser Centre (NLC) and Meraka Institute on a fact-finding mission to investigate R&D networking and partnership opportunities with South Africa. EUREKA is an intergovernmental network launched in 1985, […]
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Thuthuka Programme: call for research proposals for funding in 2014 – Deadline: 22 July 2013
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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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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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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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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“We are standing on the shoulders of a giant,” says Uganda Industrial Research Institute’s senior representative
Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) Executive Director, Prof Charles Kwesiga, met with a CSIR delegation led by Group Manager: CSIR Strategic Contract R&D and International Funding Streams Berenice Lue Marais on 20 January 2011 as part of preparations for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations. The delegates used the […]
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