Opportunities
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Information on eligibility for multiple grants is provided to help applicants determine their suitability.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and students applying for NRF funding
- How to act on it:
- Review the criteria on the NRF website
A guide is available to help applicants understand how to apply for various NRF funding opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- all potential applicants to the NRF
- How to act on it:
- Download or view the guide on the NRF website
Postgraduate students can apply for funding to support their studies during the 2027 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF's official application process
Postgraduate students can apply for funding to support their studies during the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF’s official application system
Honours students can apply for financial support to pursue their studies in the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF’s designated application pathway
Applications from honours students are being processed for funding and support in the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Wait for results after submitting application; no further action required unless notified
Collaborative opportunities are available to strengthen research ties between Europe and South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa and Europe
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the joint cooperation initiative's platform
Researchers can apply for evaluation and rating through this call, which supports career progression and recognition within the research community.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's online portal or designated application system
Black academics can apply to advance their careers through this programme, aimed at promoting equity and inclusion in higher education research.
- Who it is for:
- black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's official application portal
The NRF is seeking expressions of interest from Black academics for the 2026 Black Academics Advancement Programme, jointly funded with the First Rand Empowerment Foundation. This programme aims to support the development and advancement of Black academics in South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit an expression of interest via the NRF's online application system
This refers to the administrative process for reviewing and evaluating honours student applications submitted for funding in the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students who have applied for funding
- How to act on it:
- Check status via the NRF application portal after submission
This programme offers funding and support to Black academics in South Africa to advance their research careers. It aims to promote equity and inclusion in higher education and research by providing resources and development opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF’s official call for proposals for the 2026 cycle