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 NewsMedia Invitation to the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress Africa Regional Conference (SRI2026) More than 300 researchers, government and civil society experts, funders, entrepreneurs and innovators from across Africa will gather in Cape Town from 24 to 26 June 2026 for the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress Africa Regional Conference (SRI2026). The conference June 22, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth Month 2026: The NRF Celebrates Youth Making Strides in Research and Knowledge AdvancementAs South Africa commemorates its 50th Youth Month, the National Research Foundation (NRF) is shining a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of young researchers who are advance knowledge, address societal challenges, and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future. June 18, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-SAEON Scientist Co-authors Subchapter of WOA IIIThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is proud to announce that Dr Lara Atkinson, a researcher at the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), was nominated as a global expert to co-author a subchapter of the Third World Ocean Assessment (WOA June 12, 2026Read more
-Research Nugget#FeesMustFall and the 2015/16 Student Movement in Popular MemoryResearch Nugget #FeesMustFall and the 2015/16 Student Movement in Popular Memory ~ In commemoration of 16 June 1976 A decade after the #FeesMustFall (#FMF) and #RhodesMustFall (#RMF) student movements, questions remain about how South Africans remember these protests and whether June 11, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Participates in National Just Energy Transition Skills Situational Analysis WorkshopAs South Africa intensifies its efforts to strengthen energy security, promote sustainability, and reduce carbon emissions, the National Research Foundation (NRF) is playing a critical role in the development of the skills and partnerships essential for a just and inclusive June 10, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetGlobal Decline in Marriage Rates with a Focus on South AfricaResearch Nugget Global Decline in Marriage Rates with a Focus on South Africa Marriage rates are declining globally, with fewer people marrying and many delaying marriage until later in life. In South Africa, a decline in marriage registrations; a rise May 29, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Internal Audit Function Attends 12th AFIIA Conference in Cape TownThe Internal Audit function of the National Research Foundation (NRF) joined internal audit leaders and practitioners from across the African continent at the 12th African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) Conference, held at the Cape Town International Convention May 28, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsSRI 2026 Webinar: The role of urgent, evidenced based climate science and enhanced youth agencyThis session explores how urgent, evidence-based climate science and enhanced youth agency can drive more inclusive and transformative climate action. It brings together perspectives on climate evidence, youth leadership, and participatory approaches to show how young people are shaping responses May 28, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF GRC Working Group Leadership Advances Global Responsible Research AssessmentThe NRF has played a leading global role in the advancement of responsible research evaluation following the successful launch of two major international tools at the 14th Global Research Council (GRC) Annual Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand. The GRC Responsible May 25, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsCall Announcement: BRICS Pilot Flagship ProjectsThe BRICS Pilot Flagship Projects call is now open on NRF Connect under the Research Grants category. Submission deadlines are as follows: For enquiries, please contact: Mr. Walter BaloyiProfessional Officer: Multi-lateral Research ProgrammesRIISA: International Grants and PartnershipsTel: +27 (0)12 481 May 22, 2026Read more
