NRF The National Research Foundation (NRF) was established as an independent government agency, through the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998). The mandate of the NRF is to promote and support research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including indigenous knowledge, and thereby contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of all South Africans.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has embarked on a process designed to enhance and simplify the NRF administrative interface with Researchers. This has been done by streamlining its application templates and its Call Opening process, in line with the forthcoming Research Support Strategies by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the NRF.
Therefore, Research Office has pleasure in announcing the opening of the NRF One Call for 2023, which includes the following funding categories:
Note 1: All Frameworks and Funding and Application Guide documents are available on the NRF website NRF Call for Proposals for Funding in 2023 and 2024 – National Research Foundation
Note 2: Applications must be submitted electronically on the NRF Connect System at NRF Connect, unless otherwise stated in the General Application Guide.
Note 3: The Research Office will provide support to all applicants 1) in assist with informative session for these calls, 2) review and make inputs to your application to ensure an improved quality and competitiveness of applications.
Note 4: The Research Office will further send the internal informative session schedule for all the calls and closing date to all potential applicants.