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 Highlights Need for More R&D FundingThe National Research Foundation (NRF) presented its 2024/25 Annual Report to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation on 07 October 2025. The Committee convened at the NRF corporate office, where it also received the 2024/25 Annual Report October 9, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetPhysical Activity Profile of Hypertensive Adults Living in Rural South AfricaResearch Nugget Physical Activity Profile of Hypertensive Adults Living in Rural South Africa Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious global health concern and a leading cause of early death. In South Africa, the condition is widespread, especially in October 3, 2025Read more
-GeneraliThemba LABSProcurement InvitationsNRF ILABS PLHC/34/2025-26Bid Number: NRF ILABS PLHC/34/2025-26 Bid Description: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT NRF ITHEMBA LABS AND OPTIONAL FOR SPECIFIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER NRF BUSSINESS UNITS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS. October 3, 2025Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Wins Prestigious B-BBEE AwardThe National Research Foundation (NRF) has been awarded the Most Empowered Company in Compliance to B-BBEE Adjusted Generic Scorecard for Public Sector and Localisation at the 6th Pan African Supply Chain Awards. Organised by the Pan African Supply Chain Council, October 3, 2025Read more
-NRF in the NewsCelebrating Heritage Day: NRF-SAAO’s day of discovery and cultural connectionThe NRF-SAAO proudly joined the nation in commemoration of Heritage Month by opening its doors to the public for a special Heritage Day celebration. Held at the Observatory’s historic headquarters in Cape Town, the event drew more than 341 guests, October 3, 2025Read more
-Procurement InvitationsRFQ/SAEON/ULWAZI/TAPE ENCLOSURE/116/2025RFQ Number: RFQ/SAEON/ULWAZI/TAPE ENCLOSURE/116/2025 RFQ Description: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL A 40-BAY TAPE ENCLOSURE WITH A 5-YEAR WARRANTY. Compulsory briefing session / Site visit (if any): N/A Closing Date and Time (as per NRF systems): October 2, 2025Read more
-iThemba LABSProcurement InvitationsiLABS/RFQ 2025/26:145RFQ Number: iLABS/RFQ 2025/26:145 RFQ Description: Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Millipore water filtration system Date Issued: 30 September 2025 Closing Date: 07 October 2025 Closing Time: 13:30 pm Delivery Address: iThemba LABS, ATT: SCM Department, Old Faure Road, Faure, September 30, 2025Read more
-NRF in the NewsPresidential PhD Programme Roadshow Kickstarts at NRF-iThemba LABS in the Western CapeThe first Presidential PhD Programme (PPhD) Roadshow officially kicked off on 22 September 2025, at NRF-iThemba Labs in the Western Cape. Hosted by the National Research Foundation (NRF), the Roadshow provided a dynamic platform for universities, researchers, policymakers, and industry September 29, 2025Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Hosts Swiss State Secretary for Education, Research and InnovationOn 25 September 2025, the National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted a high-level Swiss delegation, led by Prof Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, to expand the strategic science and technology partnership between South Africa and Switzerland. The September 29, 2025Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF hosts Sir John Edmunds, Chief Scientific Adviser for the FCDOOn 25 September 2025, the National Research Foundation, led by its CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, hosted Sir John Edmunds, Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The purpose of the meeting was to share insights September 29, 2025Read more
