| Description:This presentation focuses on the range of funding opportunities for next generation researchers (Honours, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral candidates). Details are provided on the application process, eligibility
Presenters : Dr Thashni Pillay, Director: Grant Management and Systems Administration
+27 12 481 4241 |
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| Target Audience: Postgraduate students and supervisors |
Title: Portfolio of funding opportunities for next generation researchers
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Description:The NRF strategically invests in established researchers through various funding opportunities which will be the subject of this presentation. It also provides details on the application process, eligibility criteria, conditions for award, processing of funding and review. Presenter: Ms Marinky Tshephe,Professional Officer: Grant Management and Systems Administration Maria@nrf.ac.za –+27 12 481 4060 Presenter: Ms Jane Mabena, Professional Officer: Grant Management and Systems Administration JANE@nrf.ac.za – +27 12 481 4067 |
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| Target Audience: Established researchers | Title: Portfolio of funding instruments for opportunities for established researchers |
| Description:The rating system is a key driver in the NRF’s aim to build a globally competitive science system in South Africa. It is a valuable tool for benchmarking the quality of South African-based researchers against the best in the world. NRF ratings are allocated based on a researcher’s recent scholarly outputs and impact as perceived by international peer reviewers. Rated researchers as supervisors will impart cutting-edge skills to the next generation of researchers.
Presenter: Ms Joyce Olivier, Director: Reviews and Evaluation Joyce.Olivier@nrf.ac.za – +27 12 481 4106 |
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| Target Audience: Researchers interested in NRF rating | Title: Requirements for NRF rating |
| Description: One objective of the NRF is to support the creation of new knowledge and research by funding the best research projects, in any area relevant to South Africa, through the reviews and evaluation processes. This presentation outlines critical aspects to consider when preparing a research grant proposal that will ensure success.
Presenter: Ms Singathwa Mbangeni, Professional Officer: Reviews and Evaluation |
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| Target Audience: Postgraduate students and supervisors | Title: Review eligible and fundable research grant proposals |