National Research Foundation Postdoctoral Training 2024/2025

Post-Doctoral positions are generally research positions taken up after PhD graduation. Post-doctoral positions usually entail research and teaching and associate apprenticeship post the PhD. Being a Post-Doctorate is the expected next step for those who wish to follow an academic career.
The South African Post-Doctoral Research Forum provides a meeting place for post-doctoral researchers in South Africa in which they share ideas on how to tackle the challenges presented in career-path planning, funding, and various institutional constraints. It offers a forum in which vibrancy, enthusiasm and passion for the research environment can be rekindled, where researchers and industry players can come together to create partnerships that will ensure sustainable research excellence and long-lasting partnerships in the academic research environment. Follow this link for more information on the forum.
The National Researh Foundation recently introduced the Emerging Researchers Network (ERN) which provides information on funding opportunities, collaboration and access for emerging researchers in South Africa, for more information, visit this link.