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 >
-Research NuggetYouth Participation in AgricultureResearch Nugget Youth Participation in Agriculture Youth unemployment is a challenge in the Global South and, in particular, Africa faces significant challenging conditions. This is primarily due to rapid population growth; slow economic growth; and a higher unemployment rate associated June 2, 2022Read more
-Science MattersYouth MonthYouth Month 2022: Edwin HlangwaniJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 1, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience for Society Lecture SeriesWebinar Invitation: NRF Science for Society Lecture SeriesThe impact of climate variability and change in agriculture poses a particular challenge for the African continent and has led to weakened resilience in nutrition and food security in various African countries. In addition, the war in Ukraine has also May 30, 2022Read more
-Awards and ContractsNRF/SAASTA MONC/54/2020-2021Bid Description: MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON THE EXISTING SOUTH AFRICAN NETWORK OF SCIENCE CENTRE ONLINE SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY SIX (36) MONTHS. Contract Number: NRF/SAASTA MONC/54/2020-2021 Awarded bidder: LUTRAMARK PTY LTD with an amount of R 1 607 304.40 May 30, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetKnowledge about Plastic Food Packaging among Young Adults in South AfricaResearch Nugget Knowledge about Plastic Food Packaging among Young Adults in South Africa Although much is written about plastic food packaging safety, a lack of knowledge about plastic food packaging could result in its potential misuse and health concerns. Research May 24, 2022Read more
-Received BidsNRF CORP COMM/03-2022-23Bid Description: Appointment of a service provider for event management of the annual NRF awards function for a period of three (3) years (2022 – 2024) Closing Date: 17 May 2022 at 11:00 SCM Enquiries: Lebogang Mosoma Email Address: May 24, 2022Read more
-Received BidsNRF CORP COMM/04-2022-23Bid Description: Appointment of a service provider for the production of nrf awards audio-visual material for the period of three (3) years (2022-2024) Closing Date: 17 May 2022 at 11:00 SCM Enquries: Lebogang Mosoma Email Address: LF.Mosoma@nrf.ac.za Please see below May 24, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsFormer NRF Board Member, Dr Namane Magau, passes awayIt is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of a former National Research Foundation (NRF) Board Member, Dr Namane Magau. Dr Magau, who died at age 70, served on the NRF Board from 2008 to May 24, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsNEOFrontiers Programme to Address Socioeconomic and Environmental ChallengesA new programme developed by the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF), called the New Earth Observation Frontiers (NEOFrontiers), was launched at an event held at the NRF’s head office in Pretoria May 23, 2022Read more
