NRF: Africa-Wide Research And Innovation Management For STI Development

NRF: Africa-Wide Research And Innovation Management For STI Development Effective research and innovation partnerships with both academic and non-academic partners; and across borders are an increasingly strategic component in the internationalisation agenda of nations and regions. The implementation of African Union’s Agenda 2063, and its Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Strategy (STISA 2024) will be … Read more

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National Research Foundation Awards 

National Research Foundation Awards  About NRF Awards The annual NRF Awards recognise and celebrate South African research excellence. The awards presented to researchers are in two categories, the ratings linked awards and special recognition awards. The rating linked awards are given to those who have qualified for an A or P rating, as evaluated through … Read more

NRF/NSF Calls For (IRCNs) Joint Science and Technology Research Collaboration 2024/2025

NRF/NSF Calls For (IRCNs) Joint Science and Technology Research Collaboration 2024/2025 Opening Date: Friday, 17 November, 2024 Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate of Biological Sciences and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have formed a partnership to promote opportunities for collaboration between researchers of the United States and South … Read more

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National Research Foundation Procurement Guidelines

National Research Foundation Procurement Guidelines The National Research Foundation (NRF) is guided by its Supply Chain Management Policy in its procurement of goods and services. The Supply Chain Management policy adheres to the National Treasury’s prescribed supply chain system framework for public entities listed in Schedule 3A of the PFMA Act. The NRF’s Supply Chain … Read more

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National Research Foundation Funding / Grant 2024/2025

National Research Foundation Funding / Grant 2024/2025 The NRF was established through the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998), following a system-wide review conducted for the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (DACST). The new entity incorporated the functions of the research funding agencies that were previously servicing various sections of … Read more

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National Research Foundation Information Sources

National Research Foundation Information Sources PAIA Information The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Act No. 2 of 2000, seeks to, inter alia, give effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the state or by any other person where such information is required for the exercise or protection of … Read more

National Research Foundation Science Engagement

National Research Foundation Science Engagement South Africa’s innovation revolution must assist in solving our society’s deep and pressing socio-economic challenges. Global competitiveness, shrinking resource availability, and the requirements of a skilled labour force mean that, increasingly, an awareness and understanding of why science and research are critical to our lives is essential for developing an … Read more