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-NRF in the NewsCALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION MASTER CLASS: GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPThe Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO), in collaboration with its South African members, viz. the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), invites expressions of interest for participation in the HFSP Master Class: Grant August 1, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Nevashnee PerumalThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 29, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Lindokuhle Talent ZunguThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 26, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF Hosts DVCs Forum to Strengthen Research Advancement Initiatives within HEIsOn 22 July 2024, the National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted the 2nd NRF-University Research Support Forum with Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) and Directors of Research, at Nelson Mandela University’s (NMU) Ocean Sciences Campus in Gqeberha. This formed part of the organisation’s July 24, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Major MabuzaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 24, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Retang MokuaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 23, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Motshumi Joseph DiphareThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 19, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsIT’S TIME FOR AFRICA!Cape Town, South Africa – The first week of August will see more than 2,000 professional astronomers from 82 countries gather in Cape Town, South Africa for the world’s largest international meeting of astronomers. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) General July 18, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAppointment of New Members to the NRF BoardThe NRF is pleased to announce that the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation., the Honourable Dr Blade Nzimande, pursuant to Section 6 of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Act (Act 23 of 1998 as amended) has appointed new members July 12, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON’s uLwazi Node Wins at the ‘Science Oscars’The National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates uLwazi Node, which manages the Open Data Platform of the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), for winning the coveted NSTF-South32 Data for Research Award. uLwazi, meaning ‘knowledge’, is one of NRF-SAEON’s seven nodes. July 12, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF, FAO Host Important Fish Taxonomy Research WorkshopThe South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces for a scientific research initiative aimed at the development of local talent and leadership across Africa for the July 12, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Edwin HlangwaniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and July 12, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Aayesha KholvadiaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 11, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Alphose ZingoniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Associate Professor Marshall SheldonThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Deepak KarThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 4, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Pragashnie GovenderThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Emeritus Prof Rossouw von SolmsThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF and NWO Mid-Term Review Workshop on the WEF Nexus Research ProgrammeThe NRF, through Dr Prudence Makhura and Teuns Phahlamohlaka, in partnership with the Dutch Research Council (Jacomijn Verbruggen-Zoutewelle, Monika Brasser, and Matthijs Kallenberg) co-hosted a successful mid-term review workshop for all the projects currently funded under the second Call of July 2, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsThe 2024 NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers SymposiumThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is launching the Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium. It will be held from 23-25 October 2024 at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg. This symposium aims to create a platform for 300 July 1, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsNational Research Foundation CEO Speech at the UNISA’s 150th Anniversary Gala DinnerAcknowledgements: Good evening I extend my warmest appreciation to the Chancellor and to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa, for the invitation to partake in this auspicious occasion, a ceremony concluding UNISA’s 150th anniversary celebrations. I have been July 1, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsSACCUN Drives Collaborative Impact Through University NetworksAs part of an overarching agenda to increase science and education collaboration between South Africa and Canada, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission in South Africa; the Canada Research Coordinating Committee July 1, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsPrize Draw for NRF 25-year Story SubmissionsThe NRF invited story submissions from NRF-affiliated students and researchers (past and present) in celebration of the NRF’s 25th anniversary. Story submissions opened at the beginning of April and closed at the end of May 2024. The publication of the June 28, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Chaboke Prince MalakaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 27, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Siboza Banele NkosingiphileThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 26, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Thandi Elinah MazibukoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 25, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF Conducts Targeted Engagements with the Universities of Venda and LimpopoThe National Research Foundation (NRF) visited the University of Venda (UNIVEN) and University of Limpopo (UL) from 11 to 12 June 2024 as part of the NRF-RIISA’s planned targeted engagements for the 2024 academic year for postgraduate students, postdoctoral Fellows June 24, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF’s Engagement at the Belmont Forum Plenary and Future Earth General Assembly in Helsinki, FinlandThe National Research Foundation (NRF) actively participated in two significant events in Helsinki, Finland, as part of the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress activities. The NRF, represented by Dr Prudence Makhura (Senior Manager) and Michael Nxumalo (Manager), played a crucial June 24, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Andile Michael Kayanja LwangaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 24, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Sakiel Albert MonamaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 21, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Dr Lindokuhle DlaminiThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 20, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Nombini Zingisa GonoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 19, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Nakisani Princess SigamaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 18, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Nhlawulo Arnold BaburiThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 14, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Thabang MotaungThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 13, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF, Belmont Forum Make Funds Available for Climate Change Researchers in AfricaThe National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) calls on climate change researchers across Africa to apply for funding availed through the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) initiative. The NRF, in collaboration with the Belmont Forum, supports excellent climate June 12, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsDay 2: SRI 2024 CongressOn Day Two of the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2024 held in Finland, Helsinki, the NRF, represented by Dr Nokuthula Mchunu, participated in a session themed Resilient Futures: Empowering communities on the frontlines of change. The session was organised June 12, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsSRI 2024 CongressThe NRF will host an interactive roundtable discussion on 14 June 2024 at the University of Helsinki, on the occasion of the SRI Congress taking place from 10-14 June 2024, in Finland. The session will deliberate on innovative skills and June 12, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Pfumelani CibiThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 12, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Zwelakhe MasekoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 11, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarships 2025The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) award Masters’ and Doctoral Scholarships to South African citizens including permanent residents for postgraduate studies at public South African Universities. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05 JULY 2024 The link for June 10, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Mpho Sebabiki MalekeThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 10, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Kahlolo KgasagoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 7, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF-RIISA Initiates Targeted Engagements by Visiting Unizulu and DUTFrom 22 – 23 May 2024, the NRF-RIISA Next Generation and Emerging Researcher department visited the University of Zululand (Unizulu) and Durban University of Technology (DUT) as part of the planned targeted engagements for the 2024 academic year for postgraduate June 6, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Summaya DubeThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 6, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Xolile NuseThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 5, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsResearch into Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Receives a Multimillion BoostThe National Research Foundation (NRF) welcomes the announcement of a $92 million investment into the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. The Canada Research Coordinating Committee, which leads this global joint initiative that funds interdisciplinary June 4, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsInvitation to Cover a Panel Discussion on Transformation of Ocean Research at Four Historically Disadvantaged InstitutionsMembers of the media are invited to the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) Panel Discussion entitled Changing the tides in Ocean research, through innovation, research and partnerships, where the Joint Marine Laboratories Programme(JML) Principal Investigators will discuss how June 4, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Koketjo MarobelaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 4, 2024Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the XXXII General Assembly of the International Astronomical UnionIn August this year, Cape Town, South Africa will become the international capital of astronomy as scientists from across the world gather for the XXXII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), and the first such meeting ever held June 3, 2024Read more 1 2 … 8 9 10 … 15 16
-NRF in the NewsCALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION MASTER CLASS: GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPThe Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO), in collaboration with its South African members, viz. the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), invites expressions of interest for participation in the HFSP Master Class: Grant August 1, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Nevashnee PerumalThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 29, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Lindokuhle Talent ZunguThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 26, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Hosts DVCs Forum to Strengthen Research Advancement Initiatives within HEIsOn 22 July 2024, the National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted the 2nd NRF-University Research Support Forum with Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) and Directors of Research, at Nelson Mandela University’s (NMU) Ocean Sciences Campus in Gqeberha. This formed part of the organisation’s July 24, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Major MabuzaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 24, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Retang MokuaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 23, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Motshumi Joseph DiphareThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 19, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsIT’S TIME FOR AFRICA!Cape Town, South Africa – The first week of August will see more than 2,000 professional astronomers from 82 countries gather in Cape Town, South Africa for the world’s largest international meeting of astronomers. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) General July 18, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAppointment of New Members to the NRF BoardThe NRF is pleased to announce that the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation., the Honourable Dr Blade Nzimande, pursuant to Section 6 of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Act (Act 23 of 1998 as amended) has appointed new members July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON’s uLwazi Node Wins at the ‘Science Oscars’The National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates uLwazi Node, which manages the Open Data Platform of the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), for winning the coveted NSTF-South32 Data for Research Award. uLwazi, meaning ‘knowledge’, is one of NRF-SAEON’s seven nodes. July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF, FAO Host Important Fish Taxonomy Research WorkshopThe South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces for a scientific research initiative aimed at the development of local talent and leadership across Africa for the July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Edwin HlangwaniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Aayesha KholvadiaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 11, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Alphose ZingoniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Associate Professor Marshall SheldonThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Deepak KarThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 4, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Pragashnie GovenderThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Emeritus Prof Rossouw von SolmsThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF and NWO Mid-Term Review Workshop on the WEF Nexus Research ProgrammeThe NRF, through Dr Prudence Makhura and Teuns Phahlamohlaka, in partnership with the Dutch Research Council (Jacomijn Verbruggen-Zoutewelle, Monika Brasser, and Matthijs Kallenberg) co-hosted a successful mid-term review workshop for all the projects currently funded under the second Call of July 2, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe 2024 NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers SymposiumThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is launching the Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium. It will be held from 23-25 October 2024 at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg. This symposium aims to create a platform for 300 July 1, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNational Research Foundation CEO Speech at the UNISA’s 150th Anniversary Gala DinnerAcknowledgements: Good evening I extend my warmest appreciation to the Chancellor and to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa, for the invitation to partake in this auspicious occasion, a ceremony concluding UNISA’s 150th anniversary celebrations. I have been July 1, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsSACCUN Drives Collaborative Impact Through University NetworksAs part of an overarching agenda to increase science and education collaboration between South Africa and Canada, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission in South Africa; the Canada Research Coordinating Committee July 1, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPrize Draw for NRF 25-year Story SubmissionsThe NRF invited story submissions from NRF-affiliated students and researchers (past and present) in celebration of the NRF’s 25th anniversary. Story submissions opened at the beginning of April and closed at the end of May 2024. The publication of the June 28, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Chaboke Prince MalakaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 27, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Siboza Banele NkosingiphileThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 26, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Thandi Elinah MazibukoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 25, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Conducts Targeted Engagements with the Universities of Venda and LimpopoThe National Research Foundation (NRF) visited the University of Venda (UNIVEN) and University of Limpopo (UL) from 11 to 12 June 2024 as part of the NRF-RIISA’s planned targeted engagements for the 2024 academic year for postgraduate students, postdoctoral Fellows June 24, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF’s Engagement at the Belmont Forum Plenary and Future Earth General Assembly in Helsinki, FinlandThe National Research Foundation (NRF) actively participated in two significant events in Helsinki, Finland, as part of the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress activities. The NRF, represented by Dr Prudence Makhura (Senior Manager) and Michael Nxumalo (Manager), played a crucial June 24, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Andile Michael Kayanja LwangaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 24, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Sakiel Albert MonamaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 21, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Dr Lindokuhle DlaminiThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 20, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Nombini Zingisa GonoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 19, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Nakisani Princess SigamaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 18, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Nhlawulo Arnold BaburiThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 14, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Thabang MotaungThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 13, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF, Belmont Forum Make Funds Available for Climate Change Researchers in AfricaThe National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) calls on climate change researchers across Africa to apply for funding availed through the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) initiative. The NRF, in collaboration with the Belmont Forum, supports excellent climate June 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsDay 2: SRI 2024 CongressOn Day Two of the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2024 held in Finland, Helsinki, the NRF, represented by Dr Nokuthula Mchunu, participated in a session themed Resilient Futures: Empowering communities on the frontlines of change. The session was organised June 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsSRI 2024 CongressThe NRF will host an interactive roundtable discussion on 14 June 2024 at the University of Helsinki, on the occasion of the SRI Congress taking place from 10-14 June 2024, in Finland. The session will deliberate on innovative skills and June 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Pfumelani CibiThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Zwelakhe MasekoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 11, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarships 2025The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) award Masters’ and Doctoral Scholarships to South African citizens including permanent residents for postgraduate studies at public South African Universities. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05 JULY 2024 The link for June 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Mpho Sebabiki MalekeThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Kahlolo KgasagoThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 7, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-RIISA Initiates Targeted Engagements by Visiting Unizulu and DUTFrom 22 – 23 May 2024, the NRF-RIISA Next Generation and Emerging Researcher department visited the University of Zululand (Unizulu) and Durban University of Technology (DUT) as part of the planned targeted engagements for the 2024 academic year for postgraduate June 6, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Summaya DubeThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 6, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Xolile NuseThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 5, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsResearch into Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Receives a Multimillion BoostThe National Research Foundation (NRF) welcomes the announcement of a $92 million investment into the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. The Canada Research Coordinating Committee, which leads this global joint initiative that funds interdisciplinary June 4, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsInvitation to Cover a Panel Discussion on Transformation of Ocean Research at Four Historically Disadvantaged InstitutionsMembers of the media are invited to the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) Panel Discussion entitled Changing the tides in Ocean research, through innovation, research and partnerships, where the Joint Marine Laboratories Programme(JML) Principal Investigators will discuss how June 4, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsYouth MonthNRF Youth Month 2024: Koketjo MarobelaThis year’s Youth Month is significant as the NRF celebrates 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. These are the stories of the youth who have not only been impacted by the NRF but who also have an impact June 4, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the XXXII General Assembly of the International Astronomical UnionIn August this year, Cape Town, South Africa will become the international capital of astronomy as scientists from across the world gather for the XXXII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), and the first such meeting ever held June 3, 2024Read more
