Divisions:
KFD
This programme supports the "From Farmer to Pharma: life sciences and health" grand challenge as well as the Indigenous Knowledge science mission of the DST.
The following research principles will apply:
- Both basic (e.g. epistemological studies) and applied research will be encouraged although there will be a stronger focus on experimental research which will lead to technology transfer and patents (i.e. innovation and entrepreneurship).
- Active participation and equal ownership of IKS practitioners and communities in all research activities must be evident.
- All project outputs (e.g. publications, patents, etc.) must appropriately acknowledge those who contributed intellectually, e.g. knowledge holders as holders of intellectual property and not as mere subjects or informants.
- Research results should be translated, if appropriate, into policy formulation and action for economic development, sustainable development and improved quality of life for all South Africans, especially the poor.
- Appropriate benefit-sharing agreements between the relevant parties should be put in place should the above point apply.
- Capacity development (including equity and redress) must be embedded in the research projects.
The IKS Programme includes the following funding and support activities:
- Research grants
- Post-graduate student bursaries embedded within the research grants
- Student assistantships for third/fourth year degree/diploma graduates
- Proposal development workshops
- Research conceptual, priority-setting and review workshops
- IKS Interns
- IKS CoEs/Chairs
At present, there is no new funding available for this programme and a call for funding will be made once funding becomes available.
For more information please contact David Manamela at David@nrf.ac.za