Announcement of Successful Proposals for the Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)-FIRST RAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (FREF) BLACK ACADEMICS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (BAAP) 2026 Read More >
Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa Read More >
-NRF in the NewsNRF Board Visit Strengthens Commitment to Ocean and Coastal ResearchOn 27 March 2026 the Board of the National Research Foundation (NRF) undertook a strategic visit to one of the organisation’s national facilities,—the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) Elwandle Node in Gqeberha—reaffirming the NRF’s commitment to the advancement of March 31, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe Presidential PhD Programme: From Doctoral research to innovation impactAs part of the National Research Foundation’s participation at South African Innovation Week 2026, the Presidential PhD Programme (PPHP) was featured in a panel session titled From Doctoral Research to Innovation Impact on 18 March 2026. The Presidential PhD Programme March 31, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsSRI2026 Africa Regional Conference Webinar Series: Sustainability technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for environmental actionDigital transformation is rapidly reshaping economies, governance systems, and environmental management worldwide. Digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), offer significant opportunities to accelerate progress toward environmental sustainability. At the same time, the expanding digital ecosystem carries its own environmental footprint March 30, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetPublic Service Delivery and Human Rights: What South Africa and Uganda Can Learn from Each OtherResearch Nugget Public Service Delivery and Human Rights: What South Africa and Uganda Can Learn from Each Other Public service delivery plays a critical role in improving people’s quality of life, especially in developing countries. Despite having policies and systems March 30, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Nominees Attend the 17th Japan Hope MeetingTwo National Research Foundation (NRF) nominees attended the 17th Japan Hope Meeting that was held as a physical meeting in Tsukuba City, Japan, from 02 to 06 March 2026. The two nominees were Dr Zintle Mbese from the University of March 17, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Attends NMU Postdoctoral and Research Fellows SymposiumThe National Research Foundation (NRF) attended the formal launch of the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Postdoctoral and Research Fellows Society, which coincided with the NMU Postdoctoral and Research Fellows Symposium, from 03-04 March 2026 at the Southern Sun The Marine, March 17, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetAre Chemicals in Sanitary Pads A Hidden Health Risks?Research Nugget Are Chemicals in Sanitary Pads A Hidden Health Risk? Public service delivery plays a critical role in improving people’s quality of life, especially in developing countries. Despite having policies and systems in place, both South Africa and Uganda March 16, 2026Read more
-Non-NRF OpportunitiesHuman Frontier Science Program Organization: Funding And Engagement OpportunitiesAs a member of the Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSP), the National Research Foundation, together with the South African Medical Research Council, is pleased to share upcoming funding, Fellowship and engagement opportunities available to the South African research community. March 16, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Maintains B-BBEE Level 1 StatusThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has maintained a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement symbolises the NRF’s commitment to the transformation of the equity profiles of the South African research March 9, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsStrengthening African Research Systems: NRF Hosts Ghana National Research Fund DelegationThe National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted a delegation from the Ghana National Research Fund from 03 to 04 March 2026 as part of a strategic study visit to South Africa aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation March 9, 2026Read more
