Opportunities
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This opportunity is for suppliers to submit a quotation for environmental monitoring services at the Elwandle site within the SGMC region. The National Research Foundation is seeking qualified contractors to provide technical services related to environmental data collection and analysis.
- Who it is for:
- qualified environmental service providers and contractors in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit a formal quotation in response to the RFQ via the official NRF procurement portal
Botswana university students are given the opportunity to gain practical experience using the particle accelerator at iThemba LABS, a leading research facility in South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- university students from Botswana
- How to act on it:
- Participation is facilitated through the National Research Foundation's engagement initiatives with partner institutions in Botswana.
The National Research Foundation is highlighting Professor Roula Inglesi-Lotz as a key figure during Women’s Month 2026. This feature celebrates her contributions to science and research, particularly in advancing women in academia and innovation.
- Who it is for:
- women in science and research, academics, students, and members of the public interested in science and gender equity
- How to act on it:
- Visit the NRF website to read the profile and learn about Prof Inglesi-Lotz’s achievements
Black academics in South Africa can apply for advancement support through a joint programme by the NRF and First Rand Empowerment Foundation.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's official application process for BAAP 2026
Honours students in South Africa can apply for financial support to pursue their studies in the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's official call for applications
A guide is available to help researchers understand how to apply for various NRF funding opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- researchers applying for NRF funding
- How to act on it:
- Access the guide via the NRF website under the funding section
Researchers can apply for evaluation and rating under the NRF's 2026 call, which supports ongoing assessment of research quality and impact.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF online portal as part of the open call process
Postgraduate students in South Africa can apply for funding to support their studies during the 2027 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit application via the NRF website as part of the designated call
Information on eligibility criteria for multiple grants offered by the NRF is available for applicants.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and students applying for NRF grants
- How to act on it:
- Review the criteria on the NRF website under the funding section
Postgraduate students in South Africa can apply for funding to support their studies during the 2026 academic year.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit application via the NRF website as part of the designated call
This is a feature story highlighting Siboza Banele Nkosingiphile, a young South African researcher, as part of the National Research Foundation's Youth Month 2024 initiative. The profile celebrates his contributions to science and research, aiming to inspire other young people in the country to pursue careers in science and innovation.
- Who it is for:
- young researchers, students, and science enthusiasts in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Read the profile on the NRF website
This is an open call for applications to access advanced research infrastructure at iThemba Laboratories, a leading accelerator-based science facility in Africa. The opportunity is available to researchers and students who require access to particle and nuclear research facilities, including those using the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes and other national research platforms.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, postgraduate students, honours students, and academic institutions conducting science in physics, astronomy, materials, and environmental research
- How to act on it:
- Apply via the official NRF application portal linked from the document. Submit required documentation as specified in the call for proposals.