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 >
-GeneralWhy Home Gardens Fail to Reduce Food Insecurity in HouseholdsResearch Nugget Why Home Gardens Fail to Reduce Food Insecurity in Households Home gardens often fail to contribute to household food security even though they have the potential to make an impact in addressing food shortages in homes. This is May 20, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo on the difficult choices facing his agency and whether ratings still matterWhen Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo took over as Chief Executive Officer of the National Research Foundation, it was a time of flux for South Africa’s flagship funding agency. The NRF was reeling from large cross-government budget cuts as part of measures May 19, 2022Read more
-Awards and ContractsNRF/SAEON EFTE/31/2021-22Bid Number NRF/SAEON EFTE/31/2021-22 Bid Description Provision of instrumentation and analytical services for the measurement of atmospheric deposition, aerosol composition and passive sampling of atmospheric constituents for a period of five (5) years. Awarded to North-West University (Atmospheric Chemistry Research May 18, 2022Read more
-NRF in the News2022 Youth Month Campaign and QuestionnaireThe NRF annually invites profile submissions to celebrate young researchers during Youth Month who have an affiliation with the NRF and its Business Units (NRF-SAASTA, NRF-SAAO, NRF-iThemba LABS, NRF-SAIAB, NRF-SAEON and NRF-SARAO). The affiliation can be through funding, employment, or May 18, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetThe Potential of Fish to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan AfricaResearch Nugget The Potential of Fish to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan Africa With high levels of malnutrition and hunger among the population of sub-Saharan Africa, fish can play a crucial role in improving food and nutrition in May 17, 2022Read more
-Expired CallsSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Collaborative Funding CallAlmost 200 Concept Notes have been received, and the Call Secretariat and the funders are currently conducting eligibility checks. This process will be concluded at the end of January 2023. In February, the Call Secretariat will send emails to the May 10, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetHow to fight fake news disinformation and misinformationResearch Nugget How to fight fake news disinformation and misinformation Knowledge in media and information literacy can help people to combat inaccurate information encountered in daily life. This is according to a NRF-funded study, conducted by Dr Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey May 10, 2022Read more
-Awards and ContractsNRF/SAEON SRIT/63/2020-21 – Appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver servers, storage, veeam backup, vmware 7 software and 10gb switches to our offices in P.E and Cape Town Bid Number NRF/SAEON SRIT/63/2020-21 Awarded to Datacentrix (Pty) Ltd Bid Amount R 7, 115, 416.70 VAT INCLUSIVE B-BBEE Level 1 May 10, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetFor the Love of Bread: Shifting Towards Climate-Resilient Crops for Healthy Diets and Food Security in Sub-Saharan AfricaResearch Nugget For the Love of Bread: Shifting Towards Climate-Resilient Crops for Healthy Diets and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa Urbanisation, increased disposable income, and consumption of refined wheat breads have changed diets and lifestyle in sub-Saharan Africa. As a May 5, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsSasols’ Energy Transition – Collaboration on the Hydrogen EconomySasol and the National Research Foundation (NRF) wish to engage at a strategic level with your institution and others to better understand our national research capabilities and the challenges and opportunities ahead with regards to South Africa’s energy transition. We May 5, 2022Read more
