In 2011, the Department of Science and Technology contracted the National Research Foundation to administer the processes for the Human and SOcial Dynamics in Development Grand Challenge short-term research grants, which had emanated from the DST call for inputs in 2010.
Researchers who submitted a rating application for this closing date should please note that the evaluation process is fairly lengthy as several reviewers are approached while the relevant Specialist Committee is being consulted throughout.
The meetings during which the assessments take place will be held from the middle of August to the end of November 2011. Applicants and their employing institution will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible after the relevant meeting.
In addition to the management of a wide range of research programmes, part of the mandate of the KFD Directorate is to stimulate and develop new knowledge creation and associated research capacity across the entire spectrum of knowledge fields.
The NRF is currently the agency responsible for the scientific management of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) on behalf of the Department of Science and Technology.
The vision of SABI is to develop a representative community of biological systematists - well supported by government and society - addressing exciting and important issues relevant to South Africa's rich biological heritage.
SEAChange provides cutting-edge research to generate the necessary knowledge that will support management in achieving a healthy and productive marine and coastal environment for the benefit of all current and future South Africans
It is envisaged that IKS will contribute a great deal towards sustainable economic development of not only South Africa, but the African region as a whole.
This discipline-based programme supports principally basic research as the foundation of knowledge production, in the humanities, social and natural sciences.
