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Collected on 5 August 2026
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Open Calls for Researchers
Researchers in South Africa can apply for funding through open calls managed by the NRF. These calls are available periodically and support various research fields.
Open Calls for Researchers
Reference
https://www.nrf.ac.za/core-mandate-business-divisions/riisa-directorates/human-and-infrastructure-capacity-development/
Closing Date
Closing date not stated in the source
DSTI-NRF Honours Funding for the 2026 Academic Year
This funding supports students pursuing honours degrees in South Africa during the 2026 academic year. Applicants must be enrolled at a South African higher education institution.
DSTI-NRF Honours Funding for the 2026 Academic Year
DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2026 Academic Year
A funding opportunity for postgraduate students in South Africa for the 2026 academic year. This includes master’s and doctoral candidates from accredited institutions.
DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2026 Academic Year
Global Research Council Sustainable Development Goals Pilot Call
A pilot funding call focused on research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, open to researchers in South Africa.
Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2027 Academic Year
This funding opportunity supports postgraduate students in South Africa for the 2027 academic year. Eligible applicants must be enrolled or planning to enrol in a postgraduate programme at a South African institution.
DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2027 Academic Year
NRF Call for Proposals for Funding in 2025 and 2026
An open call inviting proposals for research funding across multiple disciplines for the years 2025 and 2026.
NRF Call for Proposals for Funding in 2025 and 2026
Processing of NRF Honours Applications 2026
This refers to the ongoing administrative process for evaluating and processing honours student applications submitted for funding in 2026.
Processing of NRF Honours Applications 2026
Human Frontier Science Program Organization: Funding And Engagement Opportunities
This is a list of international funding and collaboration opportunities provided by the Human Frontier Science Program, accessible to South African researchers.
Human Frontier Science Program Organization: Funding And Engagement Opportunities
Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa
A collaborative initiative promoting scientific cooperation between Europe and South Africa, offering joint research funding and exchange opportunities.
Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa
Call for Applications for Evaluation and Rating 2026
This opportunity allows researchers to apply for evaluation and rating by the NRF, which determines eligibility for future funding and recognition.
Call for Applications for Evaluation and Rating 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)-FIRST RAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (FREF) BLACK ACADEMICS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (BAAP) 2026
This is a public announcement of successful applicants for the BAAP 2026 programme, which supports Black academics in South Africa through research and career advancement opportunities.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)-FIRST RAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (FREF) BLACK ACADEMICS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (BAAP) 2026
