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 participates in the Food Systems and Climate (FOSC) General Assembly and Knowledge Hub Meetings, 24-26 October 2023On 24 October 2023, the NRF’s Acting Executive Director, Dr Prudence Makhura and Ms Nombuso Madonda (Professional Officer), attended the 2023 FOSC General Assembly at the CIHEAM Bari Campus in Bari, Italy. The General Assembly, officially opened by CIHEAM Bari October 25, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseLocal Astronomer from Cradock Lands Top Science Job in ParisSouth African Astronomer Dr Vanessa McBride has achieved a remarkable milestone by being appointed Science Director at the International Science Council (ISC), based in Paris. This prestigious position recognises her significant contributions to the scientific community, particularly her work with October 25, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to NRF Science for Society Lecture: Championing Research Excellence in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) with its partners, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada; and the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF), invites members of the media to the latest NRF October 24, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience for Society Lecture SeriesNRF Science for Society Lecture: Championing Research Excellence in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) with its partners, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF); and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada invite you to the latest in the NRF Science October 20, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Hosts Monumental Gatherings on Covid-19 Research in Africa and Event Honouring Oliver Reginald TamboThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it will host the Covid-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund (CARGF) Reflection and Foresight Convening and the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) Annual Gathering next week. The CARGF Reflection October 19, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Engages with the Dutch Delegation during their Knowledge Mission to South AfricaSince Saturday, 14 October 2023, the NRF has been in engagement with the Dutch Delegation, comprised of board members from leading Dutch knowledge institutions and led by Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf, the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science. On Saturday, October 18, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF CEO Dr Nelwamondo has fruitful meeting with DVCsThe National Research Foundation-University Research Support Forum took place on Friday, 13 October at the NRF’s Albert Luthuli Auditorium in Pretoria. Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, led the NRF team that hosted Deputy Vice-Chancellors from the country’s 26 universities. October 17, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNew Biodiversity Research Project Launches in South AfricaCape Town, South Africa – A new biodiversity research project called BioSCape will be launched in the Western Cape, South Africa, on Tuesday, 17 October. The project will link data collected from satellites and airplanes with field observations to better October 16, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseProf Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane Urges Promotion of Indigenous Food“We need to campaign and promote the idea that people must eat fruits and vegetables, including the indigenous foods. The consumption of fruits and vegetables, let alone the indigenous foods, is very low in the country. There’s a thing about October 16, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsVirtual Information Session: Intra Africa Mobility ProgrammeThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) together with theDepartment ofScience and Innovation South Africa (DSI) will be hosting a virtual InformationSession on Friday, 20 October 2023. Join us to learn more about the collaborativeefforts between the DAAD & DSI to October 9, 2023Read more