Opportunities
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A funding opportunity for postgraduate students in South Africa for the 2026 academic year. This includes master’s and doctoral candidates from accredited institutions.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply via the NRF's open call system on their official website
This funding opportunity supports postgraduate students in South Africa for the 2027 academic year. Eligible applicants must be enrolled or planning to enrol in a postgraduate programme at a South African institution.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF website via the open call process
This refers to the ongoing administrative process for evaluating and processing honours student applications submitted for funding in 2026.
- Who it is for:
- applicants for honours funding in 2026
- How to act on it:
- Check status via the NRF portal or contact the NRF directly
This is a list of international funding and collaboration opportunities provided by the Human Frontier Science Program, accessible to South African researchers.
- Who it is for:
- South African researchers interested in international collaboration
- How to act on it:
- Visit the linked page for details and application instructions
A collaborative initiative promoting scientific cooperation between Europe and South Africa, offering joint research funding and exchange opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Explore opportunities via the NRF’s engagement portal
This opportunity allows researchers to apply for evaluation and rating by the NRF, which determines eligibility for future funding and recognition.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit application through the NRF’s evaluation portal
Postgraduate students can apply for financial support to pursue studies in science, engineering, and technology fields under a joint DSTI-NRF programme.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the designated application portal for the 2027 academic year.
Honours students may apply for funding to support their studies in science and related disciplines through a partnership between the Department of Science and Innovation and the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- honours students
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF's funding portal for the 2026 academic year.
Postgraduate students can apply for financial assistance to continue their studies in science and technology fields under the DSTI-NRF programme.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official NRF funding portal during the open call period.
The National Research Foundation is processing applications from honours students for funding and support in the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students
- How to act on it:
- Applications are being processed by the NRF; no further action required from applicants unless contacted.
Researchers can apply to be evaluated and rated by the National Research Foundation for their research output and impact. This is part of the ongoing process to assess and support excellence in research across South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- researchers
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's official funding portal during the open call period.
Information on eligibility rules for researchers applying for multiple grants from the National Research Foundation.
- Who it is for:
- researchers
- How to act on it:
- Review the criteria on the NRF website before applying for multiple grants.