The CSIR and DuPont, an American chemical company seeking to address some of the world’s biggest energy, technological and nutrition challenges signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 14 April 2015. The renewed MoU will focus on materials sciences, water technologies, safety and security, biosciences, the built environment and nutrition and health. Dr Rachel Chikwamba, […]
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The CSIR and DuPont renew their commitment with a signing of new Memorandum of Understanding
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Egyptians visit South Africa to accelerate joint research programme
The Egyptian Minister of Scientific Research, H.E. Prof. Sherif Hammad accompanied by a high level delegation visited the CSIR on 8 April 2015. The delegation’s interest was on the CSIR’s information, communication and technology (ICT), biosciences (particularly plant biotechnology), remote sensing and space science research. Prior to their visit at the CSIR, the delegation held […]
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NRF Call for infrastructure linked funding for the 2015-2017 African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme. Deadline 25 March 2015
Announcement from the National Research Foundation: AFRICAN COELACANTH ECOSYSTEM PROGRAMME (ACEP) Executive Summary The African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP) is a research platform which provides access to research infrastructure (e.g. ship time, coastal craft, remote operated vehicles, etc.) and associated funding to the research community to undertake research along the east coast of South Africa. […]
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DST/NRF Announcement: Part-Time Doctoral Students Call for 2015
Communication from NRF: The DST and the NRF are pleased to announce the provisional part-time doctoral scholarships awards made for 2015 in the attached document. We congratulate all awardees for 2015. PLEASE NOTE: If the student’s name is on the attached list, the application was successful. The NRF will be sending out award letters to […]
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Canadian International Food Security Research Fund. Deadline 27 March 2015
Communication from the Department of Science and Technology: The 2015 Calls for Proposals under the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF) is co-funded by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The Call was officially launched on 2 February 2015 and the deadline for applications is 27 […]
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National Research Foundation 2015 Call Schedule
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has issued the 2015 Call Schedule. Priority investment areas are, Established Researchers, Human and Infrastructure Capacity Development, Strategic knowledge Fields, Applied Research Innovation & Collaboration, Strategic Platforms Grants, International Relations and Cooperation and, Community Engagement Grants More information: Call schedule for 2015 Communication from NRF Executive Director: Grants Management & Systems […]
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Energy Research Programme (Hub & Spokes) Deadline 10 February 2015
The DST and NRF are pleased to announce the Energy Research Programme Call for Ocean Energy Spoke 2015. The overall aim of the Spokes are to accelerate the delivery of knowledge capacity and appropriate human resources in strategic focus areas of renewable and sustainable energy in support of accelerated and shared economic growth within the […]
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South African Research Chairs Initiative. Notice of intent to apply
The South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) is a flagship initiative of Government designed to attract and retain excellence in research and innovation within the South African National System of Innovation. Since its establishment in 2006, the initiative has been successful in attracting and retaining leading scientists into the university system and strengthening research collaborations […]
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CSIR participates in first SAPS research colloquium
The South African Police Service (SAPS) hosted a colloquium in November 2014, which focused was on demilitarising the police in a democratic dispensation, as well as policing in a violence society: a case for South Africa. The CSIR and the SAPS signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in February 2014, which facilitated a formal invitation […]
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SATREPS Call for Proposals. Deadline 15 October 2014
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) invites researchers to submit proposals for FY2015 joint research funding administrated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and involves participation by the DST. The areas of interest are: Environment/Energy (2 areas) Bioresources (1 area) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (1 […]
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