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 NewsNRF Board Chairperson, Dr Nompumelelo Obokoh, appointed to the Independent Science for Development CouncilThe National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates the NRF Board Chairperson, Dr Nompumelelo Obokoh, on her appointment as a member of the Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC). In this role Dr Obokoh will be offering independent, strategic advice to the CGIAR (Consortium June 17, 2021Read more
-Youth MonthYouth Month 2021: Dr Akhona TshakaDr Akhona Tshaka graduated with a PhD from the University of Fort Hare in 2020. She held an NRF internship in 2016/17 and was also funded by the NRF for her PhD studies. This is her story… I was June 15, 2021Read more
-Youth MonthYouth Month 2021: Edward NkadimengJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the Youth of the NRF who are Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives and Inspiring a Nation. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope that you June 14, 2021Read more
-Youth MonthYouth Month 2021: Sizwe TyhaliJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the Youth of the NRF who are Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives and Inspiring a Nation. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope that June 12, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Celebrates World Ocean Day 2021The NRF has joined the global celebration of World Ocean Day with a special message from Dr Angus Paterson, Managing Director of the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB). NRF-SAIAB has also brought to life the coelacanth story, Finding Old Four June 9, 2021Read more
-Youth MonthYouth Month 2021: Dikeledi C. SebolaJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the Youth of the NRF who are Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives and Inspiring a Nation. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope that June 8, 2021Read more
-GeneralGlobal Research Council agrees way forward on mission-orientated research and public engagementParticipants at the 9th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council (GRC) agreed on a broad range of strategies and actions, including: a set of principles for mission-orientated research and public engagement a renewed approach for responsible research assessment on partnered June 4, 2021Read more
-GeneralFrench Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme Call for Applications 2022/2023The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme offers 10-month fellowships in the five Institutes of Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier and Nantes. It welcomes applications from high-level international scholars and scientists primarily in the fields of the social sciences and June 2, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseYouth Month 2021: Edward NkadimengJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the Youth of the NRF who are Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives and Inspiring a Nation. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope that you June 1, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseGlobal Research Council Hosts a Successful Annual MeetingThe 9th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council was held virtually during 24-28 May 2021, co-hosted by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The critical discussions by Heads of Research Councils emphasised the ever-evolving, June 1, 2021Read more
