Opportunities
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Postgraduate students can apply for funding from the DSTI-NRF programme to support their studies in the 2027 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official NRF application portal during the designated application period.
This refers to the ongoing administrative process for evaluating honours student applications submitted for the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students who submitted applications for 2026
- How to act on it:
- Track the status of your application through the NRF's official portal or contact the NRF directly.
Honours students can apply for financial support through the DSTI-NRF funding programme for the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF’s online platform during the open call period.
A collaborative initiative to enhance scientific cooperation between European and South African research communities, offering funding and networking opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions involved in science and innovation
- How to act on it:
- Review the programme details on the NRF website and apply through the designated channels.
This is not a new opportunity but a procedural update on the status of honours applications submitted for 2026, indicating that processing is underway.
- Who it is for:
- applicants who submitted honours applications for 2026
- How to act on it:
- Check the status of applications via the NRF’s online portal or contact the NRF directly.
Black academics in South Africa can apply for advancement support through this programme, which aims to strengthen representation and leadership in academia.
- Who it is for:
- black academics
- How to act on it:
- Submit applications via the NRF’s official funding portal found on the summary page.
Opportunities for collaboration between South African and European researchers and institutions to strengthen scientific partnerships.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa and Europe
- How to act on it:
- Explore and apply through the NRF’s engagement and funding portals as indicated on the summary page.
Programme to foster collaboration between South African and European researchers and institutions in science and innovation.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF website when calls are open
A programme offering funding and support to Black academics to advance their careers and research, jointly administered by the NRF and First Rand Empowerment Foundation.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply during the open call period via the NRF portal
Opportunities for researchers to access funding and engage in international scientific collaboration through the Human Frontier Science Program.
- Who it is for:
- South African researchers in life sciences
- How to act on it:
- Explore opportunities via the NRF website and apply through the program’s portal
The NRF processes applications from honours students seeking funding or recognition for their academic work.
- Who it is for:
- honours students applying to the NRF
- How to act on it:
- Submit application to the NRF for processing
Researchers can apply to be evaluated and rated by the National Research Foundation for their research output and impact. This evaluation determines eligibility for ongoing funding and recognition.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit application through the NRF online portal