DST-NRF Internship Programme 2010/11
The Department of Science & Technology (DST) in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Southern African Research & Innovation Management Association (SARIMA), are sponsoring full-time internships for young South Africans who wish to further their careers in research management, research support and administration. The deadline for applications has been extended to 12 February 2010. Click here to find out more.
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Call for applications: Vrije University Amsterdam-NRF Desmond Tutu Doctoral Programme
In support of the drive to increase the number of South African doctoral graduates, VU Amsterdam
and the NRF have introduced the Vrije University Amsterdam–
NRF Desmond Tutu Doctoral Programme for South African students seeking to pursue research
doctoral studies. We invite potential South African students to apply for Doctoral scholarships. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2010. Click here to find out more.
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Provisional awards for scholarships and fellowships
The NRF is pleased to announce the provisional awards for scholarships and fellowships for support in 2010. To view the awards click here.
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NRF Bursaries and Scholarships
To view the NRF Bursary and Scholarship Rules, Values and Distributions FY: 2010/1 for all NRF programmes please click here.
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Call for applications: Evaluation and Rating
Applicants are invited to submit applications for evaluation and rating at nrfinterim.nrf.ac.za.
The document 'Guidelines and instructions for completing the application for evaluation and rating' contains detailed guidelines and instructions for completing the online application for evaluation and rating and MUST be consulted before completing the application.
The NRF's closing date for applications is 28 February 2010 but please refer to the Research Office at your institution to ascertain their internal closing date.
The NRF's Support Desk can be contacted by telephone (012 481-4202) or by email (supportdesk@nrf.ac.za).
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Now available for download: NRF 2008/9 Annual Report
The NRF 2008/9 Annual Report, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Report, and Impact Report are now available for download in Adobe PDF format. Click here to download.
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South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI) Forum: 25 February 2010, Eastern Cape
You are invited to attend the SABI Forum meeting which will be held on the 25 February 2010 in the Eastern Cape. This year's forum meeting will be in celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB). Click here to find out more.
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National Postdoctoral Forum
The South African Postdoctoral Research Forum provides a meeting place for postdoctoral 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. Visit the website.
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Important notice: Review of the Peer Review System used for the Assessment of Grant Applications
The NRF is about to review the processes it uses to manage peer review for the purposes of making grant awards. All researchers are encouraged to participate in this process by attending one of the four regional focus group meetings. More about the review is available at this website www.technoscene.co.za/nrfreview. Participants are kindly asked to register for the meeting they will attend through this website. The agenda for each meeting and five key questions used to structure the meeting are provided.
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Communiqué: Marine and Coastal Management's provincial research projects 2010 status
Read a communiqué about the 2010 status of these projects. Click here to find out more.
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Incentive funding for rated researchers
The NRF will not be posting a Call for Incentive budget motivations in the near future, but will invite researchers to apply for Incentive funding as and when funds become available. Click here to view the framework document.
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Knowledge Fields Development Directorate Development Grants
The Directorate for Knowledge Fields Development (KFD) is mandated to promote new knowledge, push the boundaries of existing knowledge and associated research capacity by stimulating and developing the entire spectrum of knowledge fields. Download the KFD Strategy, application form and final report template. Also read the notification.
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Communiqué regarding the Blue Sky Research Programme
In September 2008 the NRF issued a call for Blue Sky Research Programme
applications. The call closed at the end of October 2008 and 286 applications were
submitted to this programme. The assessment process was concluded in April 2009 and
23 applications were approved for support. Click here to read the communiqué.
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Trajectories of NRF research support
The NRF Board and senior management would like to provide colleagues in the research and innovation community with the latest information on a number of grant related issues that have been receiving attention recently. Click here to view the document.
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Overview of Grants, Scholarships, Fellowships & the Rating of Researchers
The aim of this booklet is to provide an overview of the wide array of services the NRF has to offer to researchers and institutions. These services include the provision
of grants, scholarships, fellowships and rating awards based on the researcher's research profile. Click here to download the booklet.
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