Opportunities
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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.
Collaborative projects are supported to strengthen scientific ties between Europe and South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa and Europe
- How to act on it:
- Apply via the official call accessible through the NRF website.
Opportunities are available through the Human Frontier Science Program for international research collaboration and funding.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in life sciences
- How to act on it:
- Explore and apply through the official HFSP website linked from the NRF portal.
This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to engaging the public with research. Professor Darelle van Greunen has been selected as the recipient of this award by the National Research Foundation.
- Who it is for:
- South African researchers and public engagement practitioners
- How to act on it:
- No application required; the award is granted by the National Research Foundation based on merit and impact.
This opportunity allows honours students to submit their applications for funding through the NRF. Successful applicants will be supported with financial assistance for their studies.
- Who it is for:
- honours students
- How to act on it:
- Submit application for processing under the NRF Honours Applications 2026 programme
This opportunity fosters collaboration between European and South African researchers and institutions. It supports joint projects aimed at advancing science and innovation across both regions.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa and Europe
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the call for cooperation initiatives between Europe and South Africa
This programme provides support and advancement opportunities for black academics in South Africa. It aims to strengthen equity and inclusion in higher education and research sectors.
- Who it is for:
- black academics
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official call for applications for the BAAP 2026 programme
This opportunity provides access to international funding and engagement activities through the Human Frontier Science Program, supporting cutting-edge biological and biomedical research.
- Who it is for:
- biomedical and biological researchers
- How to act on it:
- Explore funding and engagement opportunities via the Human Frontier Science Program
Researchers in South Africa can apply for funding through open calls managed by the NRF. These calls are available periodically and support various research fields.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Access the open call page on the NRF website and submit applications
This funding supports students pursuing honours degrees in South Africa during the 2026 academic year. Applicants must be enrolled at a South African higher education institution.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit application through the NRF's online portal under the open call