Call for Applications for Evaluation and Rating – 2024
The NRF peer-reviewed rating system recognizes and benchmarks research excellence in South Africa by evaluating researchers' outputs and impact across all disciplines.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Applicant submission) | March 2027 (Departmental Administrator submission)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding; recognition and rating for research excellence, eligibility for NRF-linked funding.
Summary: Peer-reviewed evaluation and rating system recognizing research excellence and benchmarking achievements for researchers in South Africa.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and may change—check the program page for updates.
Description
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers based in South Africa to apply for evaluation and rating through its peer-reviewed system. This process assesses the quality, impact, and standing of researchers’ outputs, providing formal recognition and benchmarking that can enhance research careers and institutional reputation. The evaluation covers a wide range of disciplines and is a key mechanism for building research capacity, strengthening the national innovation system, and supporting individual researchers’ development.
