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-Press ReleaseSouth Africa and Germany Renew Science & Technology AgreementThe National Research Foundation (NRF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) renewed their science and technology cooperation agreement at a signing ceremony at the NRF in Pretoria on Wednesday, 15 December 2021. The two countries originally signed the cooperative December 15, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseMessage from the NRF to all StakeholdersThe National Research Foundation (NRF) wishes you and your loved ones a restful and happy holiday break. As we reach the end of another particularly challenging year, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. We December 15, 2021Read more
-Application OutcomesAnnouncement of successful applicants – Sasol-NRF Research GranOpening Date Closing Date Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 Monday, 31 January, 2022 The National Research Foundation (NRF) and Sasol are pleased to announce that the assessment of applications to be funded through the Sasol-NRF Collaborative Research Grant resulted in 26 December 14, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseAfrican Open Science Platform (AOSP): New NRF AppointmentsThe Directorate Strategic Partnerships is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr Tshiamo Motshegwa as Director, and Dr Nokuthula Mchunu as Deputy-Director of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP). Dr Motshegwa will take up the position on 1 January 2022, December 14, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseEinstein wins againA team of researchers from 10 countries, including the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory’s Chief Scientist Dr Fernando Camilo, has conducted a 16-year-long experiment to challenge Einstein’s theory of General Relativity with some of the most rigorous tests yet. Their December 14, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseCongratulations to Professor Tinyiko Maluleke on His New AppointmentThe Board of the National Research Foundation (NRF) wishes to congratulate Professor Tinyiko Maluleke on his new appointment as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Professor Maluleke joins TUT from the University of Pretoria, where he December 10, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseSasol-NRF Partnership to Bolster SA’s Science and Engineering Research CapabilitiesThe handing over ceremony of the NRF-Sasol Foundation Scholarship Programme agreement and the Sasol’s Research and Technology agreement. (Lrft to right) Ms Noxolo Kahlana, Head: Sasol Foundation; Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, CEO: National Research Foundation (NRF); Dr Thembakazi Mali, Senior Vice-President: December 8, 2021Read more
-Application OutcomesAnnouncement of Successful Applicants – New Thuthuka Grants for 2022Opening Date Closing Date Thursday, 2 December, 2021 Monday, 28 February, 2022 The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) are pleased to announce the provisional Thuthuka grant awards for the 2022 academic year. The December 2, 2021Read more
-Application OutcomesAnnouncement of Successful Applicants – Black Academics Advancement Programme (BAAP) 2022Opening Date Closing Date Wednesday, 1 December, 202 Monday, 28 February, 2022 Opening Date: Wednesday, 1 December, 2021Closing Date: Monday, 28 February, 2022 The National Research Foundation (NRF) embarked on a strategic partnership with the FirstRand Foundation (FRF) and introduced the Black December 1, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsDr Gansen Pillay conferred “IIASA Honorary Scholar” by IIASADr Gansen Pillay, Deputy Chief Executive Officer RISA, has been recognised by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) with an appointment as IIASA Honorary Scholar. A highly significant title, Dr Pillay’s long-standing commitment and prominent leadership in establishing and expanding November 22, 2021Read more
