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 NewsA Phoenix Rises: SALT Reveals Massive Star WOH G64 is Still a Red SupergiantCAPE TOWN / SUTHERLAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Astronomers using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars known, WOH G64. While recent dramatic fading led many to believe the star had January 22, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetHow Social Media Shopping Affects Well-Being in South AfricaResearch Nugget How Social Media Shopping Affects Well-Being in South Africa Social media has become part of everyday life for millions of South Africans. Beyond communication and entertainment, it has also become a space for shopping and self-expression. Yet the January 16, 2026Read more
-Procurement InvitationsRFQ/SAEON/ETFE/KIMTRI OFFICE SPACE/161/2025Qoute Numbber: RFQ/SAEON/ETFE/KIMTRI OFFICE SPACE/161/2025 Quote Description: Rental space to be used as office facilities by the EFTEON KIMTRI Landscape Closing Date and Time (as per NRF systems): 22 January 2026 at 11:00AM RESPONSE DOCUMENTS ARE DELIVERED VIA EMAILS: EMAIL January 14, 2026Read more
-Non-Funding OpportunitiesCall for Abstracts: 4th PACRI INTERNATIONAL Annual MeetingThe 4th PACRI International Annual Meeting is set to bring together African and global experts in cancer research, clinical practice, policy, and advocacy to explore how we can drive transformative change in cancer care across Africa. This conference will provide January 12, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsCall for Proposals: Supporting the Implementation South Africa’s Space ProgrammesThis framework outlines a collaborative strategy by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in partnership with the South African National Space Agency and other strategic partners. The strategy, which is implemented by the Nation Research Foundation (NRF), aims January 8, 2026Read more
-Awards and ContractsAPPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND SUPPORT OF A FTIR MICROSCOPE (FTIR) WITH A FIVE-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE SHALLOW MARINE AND COASTAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE (SMCRI), GQEBERHA.Bid number: NRF/SAEON SMCRI/42/2025-26 Closing Date: 21 October 2025 Name of Successful Bidder: Bruker South Africa (Pty) Ltd Central Supplier Database Number: MAAA0022607 Contract Value: R2 462 799 Contract Period: FIVE (5) Years Contract Type: Variable Contract Preferential Points: 80 January 5, 2026Read more
-ResearchersCall for Applications for Evaluation and Rating 2026Applicants are invited to submit applications for Evaluation and Rating at https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za. NRF’s Closing Dates: Applicants: 16:30 on 31 March 2026 DAs: 16:30 on 24 April 2026 NO late applications will be accepted after the closing dates above. Please refer January 5, 2026Read more
-Application OutcomesANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR THE DSTI-NRF SARChI MASTERS AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUNDING IN 2026 ACADEMIC YEARThe Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce the provisional awards for the DSTI NRF SARChI Chair linked Masters and Doctoral Scholarships in 2026. The awards have been made according to December 22, 2025Read more
-Application OutcomesANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR THE DSTI-NRF MARINE AND ANTARCTIC MASTERS AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUNDING IN 2026 ACADEMIC YEARThe Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce the provisional awards for the DSTI NRF Masters and Doctoral Scholarships in 2026. The awards have been made according to the strategic objectives December 22, 2025Read more
-Application OutcomesANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR THE NRF-DAAD MASTERS AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUNDING IN 2026 ACADEMIC YEARThe Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), National Research Foundation (NRF), and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are pleased to announce the provisional awards for the NRF-DAAD Masters and Doctoral Scholarships in 2026. The awards have been made according December 22, 2025Read more
