NRF ratings are allocated based on researcher’s recent research outputs and impact as perceived by international peer reviewers. The rating system encourages researchers to publish high quality outputs in high impact journals/outlets.
Ratings are used as the basis for benchmarking in the NSI/HEIs and NRF funding programmes. It is also a way to ensure that the next generation of researchers in the HEI are supervised and trained by “accredited” (established researchers).
The seven hundred and eighty six (786) rating applications received for the closing date 28 Feb 2012 are the highest number in the history of the unit.
The rating of individuals is based primarily on the quality and impact of their research outputs over the past eight years, taking into consideration the evaluation made by local and international peers.
ACEP is a flagship programme of the DST and NRF, initiated to provide infrastructure and associated funding support for ecosystem research centred on coelacanths. The initiative was triggered by the discovery of this rare species off Sodwana Bay, South Africa but the scope has since extended beyond coelacanths
The Global Change Research Programme is structured around four interrelated knowledge challenges namely: (i) Understanding a changing planet; (ii) Reducing the human footprint; (iii) Adapting the way we live; and (iv) Innovation for sustainability. The overall Global Change Research Programme is made up of a number of related research programmes.
The research focus of SABI in its initial conceptualisation had a strategic bias for promoting research capacity development in the area of taxonomy with emphasis on museums. This special focus is now phasing out and in its place a new and more inclusive programme: “Fundamental Biodiversity Information (FBI)” programme will be implemented
