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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22 grantsSARAO Doctoral Scholarships for the 2025 Academic Year
The NRF SARAO Doctoral Scholarship supports doctoral research in radio astronomy and related fields linked to South Africa’s SKA and MeerKAT telescope projects.
SARAO Master's Scholarships for the 2025 Academic Year
The SARAO Master's Scholarships fund full-time master's research aligned with the scientific and technical goals of South Africa's radio astronomy initiatives, especially SKA and MeerKAT projects.
Russia 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.
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