THRIP call for funding in 2007 now open
Online applications for THRIP are now open. The closing date for applications is 2 July 2006.
Apply at nrfonline.nrf.ac.za.
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Invitation to tender: design, production and printing
The NRF calls for tenders for the appointment of a service provider to provide for the design, production and printing of the NRF annual report, KPI report and the NRF business plan. Bid proposals must be lodged before 15 May 2006 at 11h00. Prospective Bidders are requested to attend a compulsory briefing session to be held on 8 May 2006. View the invitation
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Invitation to comment on MCDM tool
The
NRF is developing a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) tool to assist panel members in 2007 to rank applications submitted to NRF Focus Area Programmes or Capacity Development Programmes for funding in 2008. Prior to implementation, the NRF would like to consult its stakeholders to solicit their input and recommendations regarding the proposed MCDM tool. Read more about this initiative.
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DAAD-In-Country scholarships 2006
The
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the National Research
Foundation (NRF) wish to congratulate all candidates who have
provisionally been awarded DAAD-In-Country scholarships for 2006. The awards are subject to candidates
meeting all the DAAD requirements on acceptance of the scholarship.
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GBIF GB12: 2 to 7 April 2006
South Africa, represented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) will host the 12th meeting of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). You will find an overview of the meeting activities and more info at: www.nrf.ac.za/events |
DST Bilateral awareness campaign
The Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) Overseas Bilateral Cooperation (OBC) unit is embarking on an intensive campaign to enhance its profile and showcase its services. The main purpose of the campaign is to inform the S&T communities about the funding mechanisms. Read more about the planned national workshop and regional roadshows. |
Focus Area Programme Call 2007
The opening date for online applications in the Focus Area Programme is 1 February 2006 and the closing date is 30 April 2006. View the Focus Areas Guide for 2007 and the Application Instructions. |
SA National Antarctic Programme Call 2007
The South African National Antarctic Programme Call for 2007 is now available. Applications opened on 1 February 2006 and the closing date is 30 April 2006. View the details and download the SANAP Guide. |
Call for proposals: Poland-SA Agreement
The Ministry of Education and Science, Department of International Cooperation of Poland and the NRF on behalf of the Department of Science and Technology of South Africa are calling for proposals for funding in terms of this S&T Agreement. Closing date: 17 February 2006 . View the call
14 December 2005 |
Call for proposals: CNRS/NRF Agreement
The object of the call is primarily to fund new exchanges between the CNRS scientific community in France and researchers attached to higher education institutions in South Africa. The call for proposals includes all themes of research. Closing date: 31 January 2006. View the call
12 December 2005
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Review Reports available online
The following review reports are now available online: NRF Institutional Review, iThemba LABS Review, SAIAB Review and Astro-Geo Facilities Review. Upon acceptance of an evaluation report by the NRF Executive or Reference Group, it is disseminated according to the terms of reference. The NRF is committed to good corporate governance and transparency, hence all evaluation reports, are made available to stakeholders via the NRF website.
View the documents
5 December 2005 |
SA Research Chairs Initiative gets thumbs up from HEIs
The HEI response to this initiative shows overwhelmingly positive support and it is agreed that the objectives are in keeping with most institutional strategic research plans. The preliminary or pre-proposal phase of the South African Research Chairs Initiative is now underway.
View the pre-proposal application form, the Guide and background documentation on the SARCHI home page at: www.nrf.ac.za/sarchi
24 November 2005 |
SALT is launched
A little over five years after groundbreaking, South African President Thabo Mbeki officially inaugurated the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) in Sutherland today. Dignataries from all partner countries were present to see the largest optical telescope in the southern hemisphere unveiled. Gathering more than 25 times as much light as any existing African telescope, SALT can detect objects as faint as a candle flame on the moon.
Visit the SALT website or view the SALT fact sheet [PDF]
10 November 2005 |
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NRF Annual Report 2004 / 2005
The latest NRF Annual Report has been handed to the Minister and is now available in print format or online as an Acrobat PDF file. The Key Performance Indicator Report can be read online as a navigable web file or downloaded as a PDF document.
View the latest NRF Annual Report
1 November 2005 |
Africa meets to address environment and climate change
An international workshop on environment and climate change focusing on Africa will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 22 to 24 September 2005. The workshop will bring together global experts on environment and climate change to examine critical environmental issues facing Africa with a view to urgently establishing a network to help the continent cope with the devastating impact of global warming.
More info
19 September 2005 |
Honouring our top researchers
The National Research Foundation's President Awards honoured South Africa's top researchers last night, at a glittering function hosted at the Sammy Marks Convention Centre in Pretoria. This prestigious annual event recognises the commitment and achievements of the local scientific community, emphasising peer recognition and highlighting the international relevance of the NRF's evaluation and rating system. A total of 11 researchers were lauded at this year's dinner.
More info
8 September 2005 |
Call for applications: Switzerland-SA Seminars
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) - in cooperation with the NRF - invites scientists in Switzerland to submit proposals for Joint Swiss-South African Scientific Seminars to be held between June 2006 and May 2007. Closing date: 11 November 2005.
More info
5 September 2005 |
Call for Proposals: France-SA Agreement
This programme aims to develop the relationship between the French and South African scientific communities through research. South African researchers are encouraged to involve partners in the SADC region. Closing date: 17 October 2005.
More info
5 September 2005 |
Inkaba ye Africa website launched
Inkaba is a German/South Africa, multidisciplinary research initiative, dovetailing a northern-southern hemisphere collaborative venture with a strong training capacity-building component that has been carefully aligned with the R&D strategies of both nations. Inkaba represents a unique opportunity to train, in concert, a new generation of South African and German postgraduates and postdoctoral researchers from multicultural backgrounds in cutting edge Earth Science.
Visit the new website hosted at HartRAO
2 September 2005 |
FIRST LIGHT!! SALT brings the stars to Africa
Exactly five years after groundbreaking, the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) project has released its first colour images, marking the achievement of 'first light' and the successful debut of full operation for SALTICAM, a $600 000 digital camera designed and built for SALT at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO).
1 September 2005 |
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Minister launches ICSU Africa Regional Office
The International Council for Science (ICSU) inaugurated its first Regional Office today. Located in Pretoria and hosted by the National Research Foundation, the ICSU Regional Office for Africa will promote the development of all fields of science throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
More info
1 September 2005 |
