The CSIR-DEA strategic partnership has convened the Steering Committee, with cooperation areas having been identified. Technical working groups are currently developing concepts under each of the cooperation areas. Notable strategic initiatives are gleaned from the concepts under consideration. The 3rd Steering Committee meeting is expected to provide guidance on which initiatives should be prioritised. Update […]
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SITA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
The SITA/CSIR Strategic Partnership was signed in May 2013. This strategic partnership has been a complex relationship to manage due to SITA being in transition; nevertheless, SITA is a key enabler for CSIR to provide ICT services to Government and is a key partner for the CSIR. The key areas of cooperation are: Network Monitoring, […]
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Presentation to CSIR/Eskom Steering Committee
The Eskom/CSIR Proposals Review Process Feedback Session took place on 20 May 2013. Areas of cooperation are established in the MoA, but are reviewed and amended on an ongoing basis based on national and organizational priorities. Members of Eskom and the CSIR may propose new areas of cooperation at SteerCom meetings subject to: •Existing discussions […]
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Opening of the Call: Nanotechnology Flagships Project (NFP) Funding Instrument. Deadline: 23 September 2013
In partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the National Research Foundation (NRF) through the Nanotechnology Flagships Project (NFP), seeks to promote nanoscience and nanotechnology research to ensure that South Africa is ready to optimally use nanotechnology to enhance the nation’s global competitiveness and sustainable economic growth. More info: The nanotechnology Flagships Project
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Call for proposals – Competitive Programme for Rated Researchers. Deadline: 30 September 2013
Call for proposals – Competitive Programme for Rated Researchers The call for proposals for the National Research Fund (NRF) Competitive Programme for Rated Researchers is now open. The programme is a discipline-based funding instrument, which supports basic research in the disciplines of the humanities, as well as the social and natural sciences. The […]
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Call for proposals: 2013 International Opportunities Fund
The Belmont Forum is collaborating with the European Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Changethrough an International Opportunities Fund to call for inter-disciplinary research proposals on ‘food security and land use change’. The call provides an opportunity for international research teams/consortia to contribute to addressing the challenges of complex interactions among the […]
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Call for applications: knowledge, interchange and collaboration scientific events/ travel grants Deadline: Monday, 29 July 2013
The National Research Fund’s (NRF) call for knowledge, interchange and collaboration (KIC) scientific events/travel grants is now open. The grants will support travel and event participation between 1 September 2013 and 31 March 2014 only. The KIC programme was established to contribute to the following objectives: Internationalising South Africa’s research platform; Enhancing networking within the […]
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Invite: Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology 2013
The 5th Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology (COVIDSET ) 2013 will take place on 6-7 November 2013 at the University of Botswana, Gaborone. University leaders, development partners, researchers, decision-makers with experience and/or knowledge in the themes of the conference are invited to submit a 200 – 250 word […]
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Call for proposals: Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) 2014/2015 Deadline: Friday, 30 August 2013
The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) is a partnership programme funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF). THRIP promotes partnerships in pre-commercial research between business and the public-funded research base including universities and research institutions. THRIP will consider support for projects […]
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NRF call for 2013 Annual Progress Report – Thuthuka and IRDP/RNA grant-holders
The National Research Fund has issued a call for 2013 Capacity Strategic Platforms and SARChI Grants (CSPSG) Annual Progress Report (APR) to be completed by the following grant-holders requiring continued funding for their existing NRF/CSPSG funded projects in 2014: 2013 Thuthuka grant-holders currently in their first, second, fourth and fifth year of funding, whether in […]
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