Announcement of Successful Proposals for the Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
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-NRF in the NewsSouth Africa-based International Astronomy Office Drives Sustainable DevelopmentThe Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), is pleased to announce that 10 African projects, part of February 20, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsSecond Conference on Equitable Partnership 2026The British Academy and the Royal Society, in collaboration with the National Research Foundation’s Strategic Investments, Innovation and Impact directorate, hosted the Second Conference on Equitable Partnership from 03–05 February 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. Proceedings February 13, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsMinister Nzimande hosts pre-SONA learner science outreach at NRF-SAAOAs part of the build-up to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address yesterday, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, hosted close to a hundred learners and educators from Fezeka High in Gugulethu and Siyabulela February 13, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience Granting Councils Initiative Announces Support for Africa’s STI Policy Agenda at AU MeetingsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia | February 12, 2026 — Ahead of the Annual Summit of Heads of State at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa this February, Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC); the Government of Norway; the United Kingdom’s February 13, 2026Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsNRF-SAEON Researcher Honoured Through New Species DiscoveryThe South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are proud to announce a major scientific achievement—the formal description of a new sponge species, Latrunculia (Latrunculia) atkinsonae, named in honour of Dr February 13, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetThe Missing Middle: Funding gaps for mid-career researchers in South AfricaResearch Nugget The Missing Middle: Funding gaps for mid-career researchers in South Africa Mid-career researchers are at risk of falling into a critical gap where they are no longer eligible for early-career support but are not yet sufficiently established to February 10, 2026Read more
-Application OutcomesANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)-FIRST RAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (FREF) BLACK ACADEMICS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (BAAP) 2026The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF) are pleased to announce the provisional awards for the NRF-FREF Black Academics Advancement Programme (BAAP) 2026. The awards have been made according to the strategic objectives of the programme, February 9, 2026Read more
-Application OutcomesProcessing of NRF Honours Applications 2026A) Summary of the Process B) Submission of Final Marks Applicants who didn’t have their final-year marks at the time of application must send the examination results to the NRF DA at their proposed university for capturing. C) Change of University NRF February 9, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Workshop Unpacks How Research Can Deliver Real, Measurable Impact on SocietyThe National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted the Societal Impact of Research Workshop on 26 January 2026, attended by Deputy Vice-Chancellors responsible for research, representatives from Universities South Africa (USAf), and research support staff from public universities across South Africa. The January 28, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetParental Concerns Around Children’s Road Safety En Route to SchoolResearch Nugget Parental Concerns Around Children’s Road Safety En Route to School Children’s safety in traffic is a major concern globally, with traffic injuries recognised as a leading cause of preventable death among children and young people. Children in low- January 26, 2026Read more
