Announcement of Successful Applications for the DSI-NRF general masters scholarships for 2022 academic year Read More >
-NRF in the NewsLeading the Way in African Pharmaceutical Sciences to Produce 21st Century MedicinesThe NRF congratulates Professor Yahya Choonara (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3889-1529) on his winning the 2022 FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Science Award from the Bureau of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) (https://www.fip.org/who-we-are) in recognition of his outstanding research and significant contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences October 5, 2022Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsThe NRF congratulates Dr Nompumelelo Obokoh on her appointmentsDr Nompumelelo Obokoh, Chairperson of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Board, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), effective 01 October 2022. SACNASP is the regulatory body for natural October 3, 2022Read more
-Science MattersYouth MonthYouth Month 2022: Edwin HlangwaniJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 1, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience for Society Lecture SeriesWebinar Invitation: NRF Science for Society Lecture SeriesThe impact of climate variability and change in agriculture poses a particular challenge for the African continent and has led to weakened resilience in nutrition and food security in various African countries. In addition, the war in Ukraine has also May 30, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsFormer NRF Board Member, Dr Namane Magau, passes awayIt is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of a former National Research Foundation (NRF) Board Member, Dr Namane Magau. Dr Magau, who died at age 70, served on the NRF Board from 2008 to May 24, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsNEOFrontiers Programme to Address Socioeconomic and Environmental ChallengesA new programme developed by the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF), called the New Earth Observation Frontiers (NEOFrontiers), was launched at an event held at the NRF’s head office in Pretoria May 23, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo on the difficult choices facing his agency and whether ratings still matterWhen Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo took over as Chief Executive Officer of the National Research Foundation, it was a time of flux for South Africa’s flagship funding agency. The NRF was reeling from large cross-government budget cuts as part of measures May 19, 2022Read more
-NRF in the News2022 Youth Month Campaign and QuestionnaireThe NRF annually invites profile submissions to celebrate young researchers during Youth Month who have an affiliation with the NRF and its Business Units (NRF-SAASTA, NRF-SAAO, NRF-iThemba LABS, NRF-SAIAB, NRF-SAEON and NRF-SARAO). The affiliation can be through funding, employment, or May 18, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsSasols’ Energy Transition – Collaboration on the Hydrogen EconomySasol and the National Research Foundation (NRF) wish to engage at a strategic level with your institution and others to better understand our national research capabilities and the challenges and opportunities ahead with regards to South Africa’s energy transition. We May 5, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsDr Mary-Jane Bopape appointed as Managing Director of NRF-SAEONIt gives the NRF immense pleasure to announce that Dr Mary-Jane Bopape has been appointed as the new Managing Director of NRF-SAEON, effective from 09 May 2022. Dr Bopape is a seasoned scientist with an impressive record of accolades, revealing May 3, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-DAAD Information SessionJoin the NRF and the DAAD for an online info session and find out more about the joint NRF-DAAD Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship. This annual call is open to South African citizens and permanent South African residents for postgraduate studies April 29, 2022Read more
-Press ReleaseScience MattersWorld Water Day: Valuing water for sustainable development of South AfricaCreating contextually relevant research to tackle issues of sustainability of water resources, wastewater treatment and purification of drinking water in South Africa As part of the celebration of World Water Day which was commemorated yesterday, 22 March, and South Africa’s April 16, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseScience MattersRewriting History: Fossil lamprey larvae from South Africa overturn textbook assumptions on vertebrate originsA new study published in Nature is prompting the rewrite of all biology textbooks relating to the origin and evolution of vertebrates – including the modern human. The study, by Professor Rob Gess from the Albany Museum in Makhanda (Grahamstown) April 16, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseNew Closing Date for Fulbright ScholarshipApplications for the 2022-2023 Fulbright Foreign Student Program are now open and, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and revised academic calendar, will close on May 14, 2021. Fulbright is a competitive scholarship program that offers South African citizens and permanent residents February 9, 2021Read more
-Press ReleaseAcquire Cutting-Edge Scicomm & Engagement Expertise with this Stellenbosch Online CourseThe coronavirus pandemic has highlighted, probably like never before, the importance of the effective sharing of scientific advances with a range of public audiences and policymakers. People are hungry for credible information, but trust in science is also threatened by February 9, 2021Read more
