Announcement of Successful Proposals for the Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
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-NRF in the NewsImpact of Science: The Transformative Power of ResearchThe National Research Foundation (NRF) was the co-organiser of a three-day conference on the Impact of Science that took place from 23 to 25 June 2021. The conference was hosted virtually from the University of Cape Town and was organised July 6, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsFIAS 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 30, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsGreen light given for construction of world’s largest radio telescope arraysAt a historic meeting of its Council last week, the recently formed SKA Observatory (SKAO) saw its Member States approve the start of construction of the SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa. The two telescopes, currently designated SKA-Low and June 29, 2021Read 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
-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
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseGRC publication launch: Exploring Partnered Research Programmes: a guide for fundersThe Global Research Council (GRC) launched a prominent report exploring Partnered Research Programmes. The launch forms part of the 9th Annual Meeting of the GRC, which takes place virtually during 24-28 May, co-hosted by the National Research Foundation of South Africa June 1, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe Global Research Council launches first of its kind Report on Gender-Disaggregated DataThe Global Research Council (GRC) today launches a seminal report titled Gender-Disaggregated Data at the Participating Organisations of the Global Research Council: Results of a global survey. This report marks the first such collection of trends, practices and experiences of Global June 1, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAfrican languages key to the transformation of AfricaIn commemoration of Africa Day 2021, observed on the 25th of May every year, Associate Professor Dion Nkomo, interim leader of the DSI-NRF SARChI in Intellectualisation of African Languages Multilingualism and Education at Rhodes University tells us how their research May 25, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseProfile Invitation for NRF Youth Month 2021Throughout history, young people have, and continue, to influence change and make important contributions to the lives of others. As a premier science organisation, the NRF will be using the month of June to shine the spotlight on the young May 25, 2021Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseIndustry Engagement: NRF Formalises Partnership with MitacsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce its formal partnership with the prominent Mitacs, which will support South African and Canadian doctoral students and Postdoctoral Fellows at host-country research and industry institutions. This initiative effectively launches the NRF’s May 25, 2021Read more