[National Research Foundation](https://www.nrf.ac.za)

November 17, 2023

CAD 6,000 per award for a 12–24 week research project in Canada

Supports NRF-funded doctoral students and postdocs in South Africa and Canada for collaborative research exchanges between their universities.

For mobility funding; applicants must not have previously received a Globalink Research Award.

--- ## Description The Globalink Research Award Thematic Call, a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and Mitacs Inc. (Canada), enables NRF-funded doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows to participate in research exchanges between South African and Canadian universities. The program aims to foster international research collaborations, enhance research capacity, and strengthen academic ties between the two countries. Participants conduct research projects in Canada, gaining international experience while contributing to cross-border knowledge advancement. Thematic areas supported in this round include advanced computing (AI and quantum technologies), clean technologies, global health, and an open theme for social and scientific innovation. --- ## Due Dates - November 17, 2023: Application deadline (full application submission for Globalink Research Award Thematic Call) --- ## Funding Amount - Each successful applicant receives a research award of CAD 6,000. - The award supports a research project of 12 to 24 weeks in Canada. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents. - Must be an NRF-funded doctoral student or postdoctoral fellow for the full duration of the Mitacs award. - Applicants cannot undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree. - Must be of legal age of majority in Canada (18 years or older). - Must not have previously received a Globalink Research Award. - Applicants must have a research project endorsed by a Canadian host university and be jointly supervised by both a Canadian and a home university professor. --- ## Application Process - South African or Canadian host supervisors must fill out a webform on the Mitacs website to request an application package. - Students should contact their supervising professor to request the package. - Supervisors confirm eligibility with the Mitacs local representative before starting the application. - Supervisors from both countries discuss project details and jointly supervise the applicant. - Complete the application package online on the Mitacs website and submit to the Mitacs Business Development representative at the Canadian host university by early November to ensure signatures and timely submission by the deadline. - Limited support for connecting with Canadian hosts is available from Mitacs. --- ## Additional Information - Thematic areas: Advanced computing (AI and quantum technologies), clean technologies, global health, and an open theme for social and scientific innovation. - Funding outcomes are announced in March/April following the application deadline. - For more details or support, applicants are encouraged to contact NRF or the Mitacs local representative. --- ## External Links - [Globalink Research Award Thematic Call – NRF Program Page](https://www.nrf.ac.za/call-for-applications-globalink-research-award-thematic-call) - [Full Call Document (PDF)](https://www.nrf.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NRF-Mitacs-Thematic-Call-2023.pdf) - [Mitacs Globalink Thematic Call Program Page](https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-thematic-call) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web | |------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|--------------------| | National Research Foundation (NRF) | info@nrf.ac.za | +27 (0)12 481 4000 | [Contact NRF](https://www.nrf.ac.za/contact-us/) | ---

Call for Applications: Globalink Research Award Thematic Call

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