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/Romania research collaboration. Deadline 16 May 2014
South Africa and the Government of Romania signed an agreement 15 September 2004 in Bucharest, Romania aimed at contributing to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint research activities in specified research fields; providing an opportunity for young researchers in the two countries to engage; supporting the advancement of basic research and; […]
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Science to support ‘smart policing’ 18 February 2014
On 18 February, CSIR CEO, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, and SAPS National Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in Pretoria. The MoA will create an institutional framework for SAPS to have direct access to a scientific, engineering and technology base to support both the operational and strategic components of their duty towards […]
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Notes from the workshop on the European Union’s new Framework Programme Horizon 2020, 14 February 2014
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) hosted a workshop to launch the European Union’s new Framework Programme Horizon 2020 (H2020) to the South African science and technology community. The workshop was held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on 27 January 2014. Eunice Ndeke attended the Forum on behalf of CSIR Strategic […]
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Access to competitive funding opportunities now available through SciVal Funding, 12 February 2014
To make funding information required by the organisation’s SET base easily accessible, CSIR Information Services (CSIRIS) partnered with CSIR Strategic Alliances and Communication to source a funding database and subscribed to SciVal Funding. Xoliswa Matroko, CSIRIS Information Specialist who led the project says, “A while ago, CSIRIS embarked on a drive to investigate the concept […]
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2014 call for proposals: SA/Italy joint S&T research cooperation. Deadline 28 February 2014
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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SA/Germany joint S&T research call for thematic cooperation proposals 2014: Deadline 14 March 2014
You are invited to submit joint research proposals in the following areas: Biotechnology for a bio-economy and health Natural resources (sustainable management and production) Astronomy. A bilateral agreement on science and technology (S&T) cooperation between South Africa and Germany was signed in 1996. It is intended to expand on existing collaborations, establish new contacts or […]
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CSIR hosts Nestlé global board delegation, 12 November 2013
The Nestlé global board delegation led by its chairman, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, visited the CSIR campus in Pretoria in September 2013 to get a first-hand impression of the CSIR campus including its scientific and industrial capabilities. The visit was hosted by the CSIR Group Strategic Partnerships office in conjunction with CSIR Biosciences. Dr Rachel Chikwamba, CSIR […]
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