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 >
Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa Read More >
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthYouth Month 2026: Dr Tshepiso NdhlovuThe NRF is committed to growing South Africa’s next generation of researchers and science communicators. June is Youth Month, and this year the NRF celebrates the youth whose work contributes to meaningful change in South Africa and beyond. We thank June 5, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2026: Lungisani PhakathiThe NRF is committed to growing South Africa’s next generation of researchers and science communicators. June is Youth Month, and this year the NRF celebrates the youth whose work contributes to meaningful change in South Africa and beyond. We thank June 4, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2026: Doniquah Miché AlliesThe NRF is committed to growing South Africa’s next generation of researchers and science communicators. June is Youth Month, and this year the NRF celebrates the youth whose work contributes to meaningful change in South Africa and beyond. We thank June 3, 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
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Opens Nominations for the 2026 NRF AwardsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that nominations for the 2026 NRF Awards are now officially open, paving the way for the recognition of researchers whose work has made a significant impact on South Africa over the May 22, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF and DFG Strengthen Strategic Partnership as Preparations Begin for GRC 2027 in Cape TownThe NRF and the German Research Foundation (DFG) have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership through a series of engagements held on the margins of the 2026 Global Research Council (GRC) Annual Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The engagements were led by May 22, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsCall for Nominations: 2026 NRF AwardsNominations for the NRF Awards’ Special Award Categories are now open. The awards celebrate the hard work of individual researchers and benefit the awardees’ institutions by growing their status among their local and international peers. If you know of an May 20, 2026Read more
