The 2024 NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium

The 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 postgraduate students and emerging researchers to connect, exchange knowledge, and share innovative research projects. The symposium will align with the abstracts) via NRF Connect (https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za); oral and poster presenters are welcome to participate.

Successful applicants will have all their basic expenditures, including travel and accommodation, covered. Scan QR code for access to NRF Connect NRF’s 2030 vision of Research for a Better Society.

Who should apply?

All those currently funded by the NRF in these categories:

O Final-year Doctoral students;
O Postdoctoral Fellows; and
O Early Career Researchers.

Submit applications (including abstracts) via NRF Connect (https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za); oral and poster presenters are welcome to participate.

Successful applicants will have all their basic expenditures, including travel and accommodation, covered.

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