Opportunities
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Postgraduate students in South Africa can apply for funding for the 2027 academic year through a joint programme between the Department of Science and Innovation and the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit application via the NRF's official call for proposals
Black academics in South Africa can apply for support through the BAAP 2026 programme, which aims to advance the careers of Black researchers and promote equity in academia.
- Who it is for:
- Black academics in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's announcement page for successful applicants
Honours students in South Africa can apply for financial support for the 2026 academic year through a collaboration between the Department of Science and Innovation and the NRF.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's open call for honours applications
A guide is available to help applicants understand eligibility requirements for multiple grants offered by the NRF. It supports researchers and students in preparing competitive applications.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and students applying for NRF funding
- How to act on it:
- Download or view the guide on the NRF website under the funding section
Financial support for postgraduate students pursuing research in science, engineering, and technology fields. This funding is available to students enrolled at South African universities and is intended to support research activities aligned with national priorities.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the DSTI-NRF joint funding portal
Funding opportunity for honours students conducting research in science, engineering, or technology disciplines. The funding supports research projects that contribute to national development and innovation goals.
- Who it is for:
- honours students in South African universities
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application through the NRF's official funding portal
An administrative process for reviewing and evaluating honours-level research applications submitted for funding under the NRF's 2026 funding cycle. This includes assessment and decision-making on eligibility and funding allocation.
- Who it is for:
- honours students submitting applications to the NRF
- How to act on it:
- Submit application documents through the NRF online system and await evaluation
A broad call for research proposals across all scientific disciplines supported by the NRF. This includes opportunities for individual researchers, teams, and institutions to apply for funding to conduct innovative and impactful research.
- Who it is for:
- researchers and research teams in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal via the NRF's online submission system
Researchers can apply for evaluation and rating through the National Research Foundation's open call for researchers. This opportunity supports the assessment and recognition of research performance across disciplines.
- Who it is for:
- researchers
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's official application portal
Postgraduate students can apply for financial support to pursue their studies in the 2026 academic year. This opportunity is designed to enhance research output and academic excellence.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF's official channels
Postgraduate students can apply for funding to support their studies during the 2027 academic year. The funding aims to promote research capacity and development in South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application via the NRF's official funding portal
Honours students are eligible to apply for funding to support their studies in the 2026 academic year. This funding helps strengthen research capability at the undergraduate level.
- Who it is for:
- honours students
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the NRF's designated application process