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This is an active open Request for Proposal issued by the Medical Research Council of South Africa. It seeks professional consulting services for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion organisational intervention, with delivery in Parow and a compulsory online briefing session before the 23 October 2026 tender deadline.
- Who it is for:
- prospective tenderers
- Who can apply:
- Attendance is compulsory.
- How to act on it:
- Attend the Microsoft Teams briefing session using the stated meeting link.
This is a five-day training programme hosted by the South African Medical Research Council, designed to build foundational skills in infectious disease modelling, data analysis, and translating research into policy. It is aimed at researchers, public health professionals, data analysts, and policy makers who want to strengthen their ability to use data-driven approaches in addressing infectious disease challenges.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in infectious diseases, public health professionals, data analysts in health sciences, policy makers in health, academics in epidemiology, health scientists in South Africa, postgraduate students in health research, medical researchers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Deputy Information Officers via email to express interest or request more information about registration.
This is an open tender notice issued by the Medical Research Council of South Africa for managed detection and response services, software and associated professional services. The tender opens on 11 September 2026 and closes on 5 October 2026 at 11:00, with an optional virtual briefing session on 23 September 2026.
- Who it is for:
- Prospective suppliers
- How to act on it:
- Email Microsoft Teams credentials to tenders@mrc.ac.za before the meeting date.
Provision of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Claims Administration and Related Services for a Period of three (3) Years, with the possibility of extension of a further two (2) years based on budget and performance.
This document is a tender notification published by the Medical Research Council of South Africa for a Request for Information regarding Institutional Repository Services. It outlines the tender details, including the reference number, delivery location, contact email for queries, and submission closing period.
- Who it is for:
- service providers
- How to act on it:
- Send queries to tenders@mrc.ac.za or download the document from the eTenders portal.
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has issued an open call for participants to attend a Molecular Biology Skills Training Course. The course is aimed at researchers, graduate students, and early-career scientists in South Africa who wish to strengthen their practical skills in molecular biology. Applications are open from October 14, 2026, at 20:00 until November 20, 2026. Interested individuals must apply through the SAMRC website.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, graduate students, early-career scientists, and health science professionals in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply via the online form on the SAMRC website by submitting an application before the closing date.
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is announcing an Introductory Bioinformatics Workshop aimed at equipping researchers, students, and health professionals with foundational skills in bioinformatics. The event is open-ended and accessible via a dedicated webpage, with registration encouraged. Organisers are available for inquiries through provided email contacts.
The division makes itself available to work with stakeholders and to position the SAMRC through corporate and marketing communications supporting the translation of health research.
- Who it is for:
- SAMRC stakeholders and people seeking corporate or marketing communications engagement
- How to act on it:
- Contact Tendani Tsedu by phone at +27 82 945 1980 or +27 21 938 0864, or by email at tendani.tsedu@mrc.ac.za. Natasha Crouch can also be contacted as Business Liaison at +27 21 938 0861 or natasha.crouch@mrc.ac.za.
A published scientific paper and associated high-quality genomic resource about the culturally important medicinal plant impepho is available for research use.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and scientists interested in medicinal plants, African genomics and biodiversity
- How to act on it:
- Read or use the published paper and genomic resource through the Scientific Data Journal; no further access instructions are stated.
The REDCap Africa Symposium 2026 is an international conference bringing together researchers, data managers, and health professionals from across Africa and beyond to discuss the use of REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) in advancing health research. Attendees will engage in sessions on data collection, digital health tools, innovation in research systems, and collaborative platforms for African health research.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, data managers, health professionals, academic institutions, and public health practitioners across Africa
- How to act on it:
- Register via the official website link provided by the South African Medical Research Council
This is a training workshop designed to help researchers improve their skills in writing successful grant proposals in the field of implementation science. It is open to researchers across South Africa who are interested in securing funding for health-related research projects.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa, academic staff in health sciences, grant applicants in implementation science, health researchers seeking funding opportunities
- How to act on it:
- Attend the workshop on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 09:00 to 16:00. Contact the provided officers for more information or registration details.