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The National Research Foundation is processing honours applications submitted for the 2026 academic year. Applicants are advised to monitor the status of their submissions.
- Who it is for:
- honours students who applied for funding in 2026
- How to act on it:
- Check application status via the NRF Connect portal
Postgraduate students in South Africa can apply for funding to support their studies during the 2027 academic year. This funding is aimed at promoting advanced research and development among young scholars.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official NRF portal using the designated application form for DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding.
Postgraduate students in South Africa can apply for funding to support their studies in the 2026 academic year. The funding supports research activities and aims to strengthen the country’s research capacity.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF’s official website using the relevant application form.
The National Research Foundation is processing applications from honours students for the 2026 academic year. Applicants are advised to monitor their status through the official NRF portal.
- Who it is for:
- honours students who applied for funding in 2026
- How to act on it:
- Track application status via the NRF online system or contact the NRF helpdesk for updates.
International funding opportunities are available through the Royal Society for researchers in South Africa. These grants support scientific research and collaboration across global institutions.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Royal Society’s official website to explore and apply for available funding opportunities.
Honours students in South Africa can apply for financial support to pursue their honours degrees in 2026. This funding helps students engage in high-quality research and contributes to building a skilled research workforce.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF’s online platform under the Honours Funding section.
The Human Frontier Science Program offers funding and engagement opportunities for scientists in South Africa. These opportunities support interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.
- Who it is for:
- scientists and researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Explore available programmes on the Human Frontier Science Program’s official website and submit applications as per the guidelines.
A guide is available to help applicants understand the process of applying for NRF funding. It outlines eligibility criteria, required documents, and submission procedures.
- Who it is for:
- all potential applicants for NRF funding
- How to act on it:
- Download the General Application Guide from the NRF website for detailed instructions.
Professor Lenore Manderson has been officially recognised as an A-rated researcher by the National Research Foundation, indicating exceptional research performance and contribution to science and innovation in South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- senior researchers and academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- No action required; this is an announcement of a status achieved through prior evaluation.
Honours students must submit their applications for processing under the 2026 NRF honours funding cycle.
- Who it is for:
- honours students
- How to act on it:
- Submit completed applications via the NRF's official portal before the deadline.
Black academics can apply for advancement opportunities under the BAAP programme funded jointly by the NRF and FREF for 2026.
- Who it is for:
- black academics
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official announcement and application process published on the NRF website.
A guide is available to assist applicants in understanding the requirements for multiple grant eligibility criteria.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and students applying for grants
- How to act on it:
- Download or view the General Application Guide from the NRF’s knowledge management portal.