The International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) invites applications for their Postdoctoral Fellowship program. It is open to South African researchers. The programme supports proposals for research in the area of life sciences.

Learn more here: nrf.ac.za/hfsp-fellowshi…

STEM MentHER & NITheCS Colloquium: 'Mentorship for Professional Development' - Dr Stella Bvuma (UJ) - Mon, 6 May @ 14h15. Dr Cerene Rathilal (UKZN) and Dr Lungile Sitole (UJ) will chair the talk. Attend online. buff.ly/4aUwLXB #mentor ship #mentor #professionaldevelopment

Meet the University of Cape Town DSI-NRF SARChI Chairs who have developed an ecosystem of African talent and capacity that reveals the impacts of urban development, climate information, economics data, and health technology on science and society. news.uct.ac.za/article/-2024-…

NRF #ResearchNugget : Moringa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree with versatile uses in food, medicine, cosmetics, and agriculture. However, it is an alien species to South Africa and is listed as a potential threat.

Read more here: nrf.ac.za/navigating-com…

The NRF, in collaboration with the FirstRand Foundation, invites applications from employed researchers/academics for the Black Academics Advancement Programme 2025.

Full details are available in the 2025 BAAP Framework and Funding Guide here: nrf.ac.za/nrf-call-for-p….

Join NRF-SAIAB and Seshnee Reddy for a webinar on Global BioBanking Insights.

Date: 02 May 2024. Time: 10:30

Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join NRF-SAEON and Dr Amukelani Maluleke for a webinar to gain insights on carbon and water relations.

Date: 02 May 2024. Time: 14:00.

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The NRF's recent visit to Sol Plaatje University is part of our commitment to support recently established universities and historically disadvantaged institutions in their participation in NRF funding instruments.

More here: nrf.ac.za/targeted-works…

NRF-SAAO has the following job opportunities available:
· Head of SALT Software Engineering
· Assistant Librarian
· SALT Senior Electronics Technician
· IT Support Technician X2
· Mechatronics Engineer
· Tour Guide

To learn more/apply: ess.nrf.ac.za/Account/Recrui…

Calling all current & former NRF grantholders, NRF-rated researchers, SARChI Chairs and Centres of Excellence researchers.

How did the opportunities you received from the NRF impact your life?

Please follow this link to our website to submit your story: nrf.ac.za/story-invitati…

The NRF’s participation at the Africa-Europe Science Collaboration Forum underscores its dedication to collaboration with national & international institutions and the advancement of scientific research and innovation on a global scale.

Read more here: nrf.ac.za/nrf-forges-int…

Researchers from SAIAB are in the process of describing the Goukou galaxias as a new freshwater species for science. It is a unique fish with a semi-translucent body, and little is known about this species.

Read more here: saiab.ac.za/unveiling-natu…

The NRF-SASOL Young Academics Accelerator Programme is open to young academics who are employed (full-time or fixed-term) at a South African public university, with a focus on Energy Transition.

Please follow this link for full details: nrf.ac.za/nrf-call-for-p…

As part of continued engagements between China and South Africa, the NRF hosted the National Science Library of Chinese Academy of Sciences yesterday. Among others, the meeting explored partnership opportunities in Artificial Intelligence & Modernisation: nrf.ac.za/the-nrf-hosts-…