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This opportunity provides guidance on how researchers and students can apply for multiple grants under the NRF, including eligibility requirements and application procedures.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and students applying for NRF funding
- How to act on it:
- Download or view the General Application Guide on the NRF website
This opportunity refers to the ongoing processing of applications submitted by honours students for funding in 2026, managed by the National Research Foundation.
- Who it is for:
- honours students who have submitted applications for 2026 funding
- How to act on it:
- Check application status through the NRF online portal or contact the NRF directly
This opportunity invites applications for evaluation and rating processes for researchers in South Africa for the year 2026.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF’s evaluation and rating portal
This opportunity supports collaborative projects between South African and European institutions in science, research, and innovation.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and institutions in South Africa and Europe
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF’s international cooperation programme
An event hosted by the National Research Foundation during Youth Month 2023, featuring Kalonji Abondance Tshisekedi as a guest speaker. The event aims to engage youth in science, research, and innovation, aligning with national development goals.
- Who it is for:
- youth in South Africa, students, young researchers, members of the public interested in science and innovation
- How to act on it:
- Attend the event through the National Research Foundation's website or related outreach channels
This funding supports students pursuing honours degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is intended to strengthen research capacity and promote excellence in undergraduate research.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF’s official funding platform for the 2026 academic year
This programme supports Black academics in advancing their careers through funding and development opportunities. It is open to eligible applicants who meet the criteria set by the National Research Foundation and the First Rand Empowerment Foundation.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official NRF application portal for the BAAP 2026 call
This funding opportunity is available for postgraduate students in South Africa pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It aims to support students in advancing their research and academic careers.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF's official funding portal for the 2026 academic year
The National Research Foundation is hosting a conference focused on equitable partnerships in research and innovation. This event aims to bring together researchers, academics, students, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for inclusive collaboration and equitable access to research opportunities across South Africa and internationally.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, academics, students, science and innovation professionals, institutional representatives, partners in research collaboration, stakeholders in science policy, members of the public interested in research equity
- How to act on it:
- Visit the official website to learn more and register for the event
This opportunity provides funding and support for Black academics in South Africa to advance their research careers. Successful applicants will receive financial and institutional support to strengthen their academic and research profiles, contributing to national development through science and innovation.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- No application required; the announcement confirms successful applicants who have already been selected.
A supplier may bid to provide pressure transducers for use in environmental monitoring at the SAEON Grassland site. The equipment is required for long-term data collection on soil moisture and hydrological conditions.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers of environmental monitoring equipment
- How to act on it:
- Submit a formal quotation in response to the RFQ through the official NRF procurement portal
Researchers in South Africa can apply to be evaluated and rated by the National Research Foundation for their research performance. This evaluation supports eligibility for future funding and recognition.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's online portal for the 2026 evaluation cycle