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A guide is available to help applicants understand how to apply for various NRF funding opportunities. It includes multiple grant eligibility criteria and application instructions.
- Who it is for:
- all potential applicants to NRF funding programmes
- How to act on it:
- Download or view the guide on the NRF website
Honours students may apply for funding under the DSTI-NRF programme for the 2026 academic year to support their studies in science and related disciplines.
- Who it is for:
- honours students
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF’s official application portal during the designated period.
A call for collaboration between European and South African scientists to enhance joint research and innovation efforts.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa and Europe
- How to act on it:
- Explore partnership opportunities through the NRF website and relevant international networks.
A guide for applicants to understand the requirements, processes, and criteria for submitting applications to the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- all potential applicants to the NRF
- How to act on it:
- Download and review the General Application Guide from the NRF conference pack webpage.
Postgraduate students can apply for financial support from the DSTI-NRF programme for the 2026 academic year to pursue research in science and technology fields.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's online application system when the call is open.
Information on the eligibility rules that apply when applying for multiple grants from the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- researchers applying for multiple NRF grants
- How to act on it:
- Review the Multiple Grant Eligibility Criteria on the NRF website to ensure compliance.
Postgraduate students can apply for funding from the DSTI-NRF programme for the 2027 academic year. This supports advanced studies in science, engineering, and technology.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official NRF portal during the application period.
This refers to the administrative process for reviewing and processing honours-level applications submitted to the NRF for funding in 2026.
- Who it is for:
- honours students who have applied
- How to act on it:
- Check status updates via the NRF portal or contact the NRF directly for information on processing timelines.
Opportunities for funding and engagement are available through the Human Frontier Science Program organization, which collaborates with the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- researchers interested in international science programs
- How to act on it:
- Explore opportunities on the Human Frontier Science Program website or through the NRF portal
Postgraduate students can apply for financial support for the 2026 academic year through a joint program between DSTI and the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply via the NRF's official funding portal when the call is open
The National Research Foundation is processing honours applications submitted for the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students who have applied
- How to act on it:
- Monitor status via the NRF online portal or contact the NRF directly for updates
Honours students can access funding to support their studies in the 2026 academic year through a collaboration between DSTI and the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application through the NRF's online system during the designated application window