Invitation for Nominations for Professional Development Programme (PDP) Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2023
-NRF in the NewsThe NRF Condemns the Killing of UFH Executive Protection OfficerThe National Research Foundation (NRF) adds its voice to the condemnation of the most recent attack on leadership at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) and the subsequent death of Mr Mboneli Vesele, the executive protection officer for the Vice-Chancellor January 10, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsWits physicist elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of SciencesWits physicist, Professor Bruce Mellado has been elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of Science (AAS) in November. Mellado’s election is based on a series of reviews conducted at various levels following his nomination to the AAS in January 9, 2023Read more
-Youth MonthYouth Month 2021: Sizwe TyhaliJune 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 June 12, 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
-Youth MonthYouth Month 2021: Dikeledi C. SebolaJune 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 June 8, 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
-NRF in the NewsScience MattersNRF Science Matters Magazine Vol3 Issue4Science Matters Magazine is now available. Click here April 16, 2021Read more
