Invitation for Nominations for Professional Development Programme (PDP) Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2023
NRF Connect Frequently Asked Questions Dear Valued Stakeholders The first phase of NRF Connect was launched on the 15th of March 2022. Since then, we have received several queries about the system. This communication is intended to share some of the most frequently asked questions. How do I register a new ORCiD profile? Enter URL on browser search https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za.Click "Register now" and follow the steps to create an ORCiD ID.Click "Register" on the "Unique Registration" pop-up to complete the process.Complete missing fields and click "Register" to complete registration.System redirects to NRF Connect to complete registration. Where can I find user manual and framework documents? Please visit the https://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/call-documents/nrf-call-for-proposals-for-funding-in-2022-and-2023/ Where do I update my Personal Details? Login to NRF Connect by clicking the “ID ORCID” icon.Provide your ORCid ID or email address, password and click “Sign In”.Click “Profile” on the left menu item.Complete fields and click save. Why do I have different questions under Personal Details to that of my Co-user? Different fields are listed on the section based on your “Country of Birth” and your role on the system. How do I add my Address Details on Personal Details? Type in part of your address and click search.Click on the most relevant/closest address. The address fields will now display, and you may edit to make changes.If address is not found, click on "No ResultsClick to provide Address".The address fields will display, and you can provide the relevant address details. When I search for Field of Specialization and institution, the System does not return data? For “Field of Specialization”, please search with one keyword for options to select from.For “Institution”, please search with one keyword for options to select from.If record not found, email Support Desk (supportdesk@nrf.ac.za) or newrequests@nrf.ac.za with the name of Field of Specialization or institution. How do I apply for Postgraduate scholarships? To apply for Honours, you must be 28 years old and/or younger.To apply for Masters, you must be 30 years old and/or younger.To apply for Doctoral, you must be 32 years old and/or younger.You cannot apply for both General and SARAO Postgraduate scholarships. I created an application, but “Other Sources of Funding” does not save the years when I click save The section “Basic Information” must be completed first.This will ensure that the system captures the funding years needed for the section “Other Sources of Funding”. How do I Attach multiple documents? Click the plus (+) icon to add the next file for upload. I cannot find my supervisor when I search Search for them in the NRF Connect database by using their email address or part of their name by clicking the search button.Should you find the relevant person, click on the box next to their name, complete the rest of the fields and save.If you could not locate the person, you are looking for, click “User not found”, and complete the rest of the fields and save. Nothing happens when I click save on “Application Support Input” The supervisor you are trying to add already exists on the database. Please search again by using their email address or part of their name. How do I use the toggle? Slide toggle to the left to indicate “No” and slide it to the right for “Yes” A call has been advertised and is open, but I can't see it on the list of applications There are calls which are opened as closed calls. These calls are linked to qualifying applicants and/or institutions and only these applicants and/or applicants at the qualifying institutions, will have access to the calls. Please check the call guide documents on NRF Corporate website: https://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/call-documents/nrf-call-for-proposals-for-funding-in-2022-and-2023/ for information on eligibility.
