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-Press ReleaseSasol-NRF Partnership to Bolster SA’s Science and Engineering Research CapabilitiesThe handing over ceremony of the NRF-Sasol Foundation Scholarship Programme agreement and the Sasol’s Research and Technology agreement. (Lrft to right) Ms Noxolo Kahlana, Head: Sasol Foundation; Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, CEO: National Research Foundation (NRF); Dr Thembakazi Mali, Senior Vice-President: December 8, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseThe NRF’s Contribution to the Global Covid-19 ChallengeCOVID-19 AFRICA RAPID GRANT FUND A COVID-19 Africa Rapid Fund Grant with an initial total funding of approximately USD4.75million, close to R90 million, has been launched to address research questions and implement science engagement activities associated with the pandemic. The National Research Foundation (NRF) supported by South Africa’s Department of Science June 23, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseYouth Month 2021: Edward NkadimengJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the Youth of the NRF who are Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives and Inspiring a Nation. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope that you June 1, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseGlobal Research Council Hosts a Successful Annual MeetingThe 9th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council was held virtually during 24-28 May 2021, co-hosted by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The critical discussions by Heads of Research Councils emphasised the ever-evolving, June 1, 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
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseProf Jeffrey Mphahlele appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at North-West UniversityThe National Research Foundation (NRF) extends congratulations to Professor Jeffrey Mphahlele, who has been appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the North-West University. Prof Mphahlele holds a doctoral degree in Medical Virology, master’s in virology, BSc May 25, 2021Read more
