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 >
-NRF in the NewsThe 2026 NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers SymposiumThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is the biggest funding agency that supports next generation and emerging researchers. Over the years, until 2017, it hosted a number of national symposiums and forums for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows. These initiatives and April 23, 2026Read more
-Open CallsDSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2027 Academic YearThe DSTI and NRF are pleased to announce a call for new applications for DSTI-NRF Master’s and Doctoral Student Funding for the academic year 2027. All continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding must April 20, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-SSHRC launch South Africa-Canada Universities Networks Joint Funding CallIn recognition of the growing importance of international research collaboration to address global challenges, the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) have announced joint funding to support research April 17, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Expands Research Chairs at the Country’s Historically Disadvantaged InstitutionsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) has launched a total of forty-one (41) Decadal Plan Aligned Research Chairs for Historically Disadvantaged Institutions, Universities of Technology, and Emerging Universities. A landmark intervention that forms part of the South African Research Chairs Initiative April 17, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetUnderstanding Mental Health Stigma: The experiences of mothers raising children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderResearch Nugget Understanding Mental Health Stigma: The experiences of mothers raising children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Mental health stigma remains a significant global challenge, particularly within communities where an understanding of mental illness is limited. Despite increased awareness of mental health April 17, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Expands Research Chairs at the Country’s Historically Disadvantaged InstitutionsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) invites members of the media to attend the groundbreaking launch of a total of forty-one (41) new Research Chairs as part of efforts to expand research capacity across South Africa’s higher education sector. The Minister April 14, 2026Read 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
