Opportunities
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This symposium provides a platform for early-career and emerging researchers in South Africa to present their work, network with peers and senior researchers, and engage in discussions on advancing science and innovation. Participation is open to postgraduate students and young researchers across all disciplines.
- Who it is for:
- early-career researchers, emerging scholars, postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Register online through the NRF website to attend the symposium
This opportunity is for Black academics in South Africa who have been selected to receive funding and support through the NRF-First Rand Empowerment Foundation Black Academics Advancement Programme. Successful applicants will benefit from financial and developmental support aimed at advancing their academic careers.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- No action required by applicants; the document announces the outcome of the selection process.
A resource provided by the NRF to help applicants understand the process and requirements for submitting applications for various funding and grant opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- all potential applicants to NRF funding programmes
- How to act on it:
- Download and review the guide on the NRF website
This opportunity provides recognition and support for successful applicants to the Black Academics Advancement Programme (BAAP), which aims to strengthen Black academic leadership in South Africa. The announcement is for those who have been selected in the 2026 cycle.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa who applied to the BAAP 2026 programme
- How to act on it:
- View the announcement on the NRF website
This opportunity outlines the eligibility rules for applying for multiple grants simultaneously through the NRF, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and students applying for multiple NRF grants
- How to act on it:
- Review the criteria on the NRF website
An opportunity to participate in collaborative initiatives between European and South African institutions to advance science and innovation through joint research projects.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa collaborating with European partners
- How to act on it:
- Explore partnership opportunities via the NRF’s engagement platforms
This opportunity offers financial support to students pursuing honours degrees in South Africa during the 2026 academic year. It is administered jointly by the Department of Science and Technology and the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- South African students enrolled in honours programmes in 2026
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF’s official funding portal when the call is open
Researchers are invited to submit applications for evaluation and rating under the NRF’s research assessment framework for the 2026 cycle. This is essential for researchers seeking funding, promotion, or recognition.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa seeking formal evaluation and rating
- How to act on it:
- Submit application via the NRF’s official portal
This opportunity involves the processing of applications for honours-level funding from students in South Africa. It is part of the ongoing process for evaluating and approving honours grants for the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- students applying for honours funding through the NRF
- How to act on it:
- Monitor the status of applications via the NRF website
This funding opportunity supports postgraduate students in South Africa for the 2026 academic year. It is intended for students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees and is funded through a collaboration between DSTI and the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- South African postgraduate students applying for funding in 2026
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF’s official funding portal when the call is open
Students can apply for postgraduate funding from the DSTI-NRF partnership to support their studies in the 2027 academic year. This funding is available for eligible candidates pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees.
- Who it is for:
- South African postgraduate students applying for funding in 2027
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official NRF funding portal when the call opens
A guide provided by the NRF to help researchers and students understand eligibility criteria and procedures for applying to multiple funding opportunities offered by the foundation.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and students applying for NRF grants
- How to act on it:
- Download and review the guide on the NRF website before submitting applications