National Research Foundation
Discover open grants and funding opportunities from the National Research Foundation, a national funder of research and research capacity. Atom lists its research grants and fellowships across disciplines, with deadlines, eligibility, and award amounts in one view.
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About National Research Foundation
The National Research Foundation is a national agency that funds research and supports the development of research capacity across disciplines. It works to advance knowledge, strengthen the research workforce, and support the institutions and infrastructure that underpin a strong research system.
The foundation funds investigators, students, and institutions through research grants, fellowships, scholarships, and support for research infrastructure, spanning the natural sciences, engineering, the social sciences, and the humanities. Its programs support both investigator-driven research and national strategic priorities.
Funding is awarded through competitive review, with eligibility defined per program. Researchers and students can find current National Research Foundation opportunities and deadlines on Atom.
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21 grantsRussia JINR Research Collaboration Programme 2025
The NRF grant funds full-time South African honours, master's, and doctoral research students, prioritizing national research goals and international collaboration, especially with Russia’s JINR.
DSI‑NRF Extension Support for Master's and Doctoral Studies for 2025
This grant provides extra funding for NRF-funded master’s and doctoral students in South Africa who need additional time to complete their research and thesis work.
Africa‑Japan Collaborative Research (AJ‑CORE) 4th Call
The NRF Postgraduate Scholarships support full-time honours, master's, and doctoral research at South African public universities, focusing on research excellence, national priorities, and transformation in the research workforce.
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