Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) 2024
The NRF KIC grant supports full-time master’s and doctoral research in all disciplines at South African public universities, funding knowledge exchange and collaborative scientific activities.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | April 2027 (Designated Authority/institutional review)
Funding Amounts: Master’s: R182,836 (FCS) or R126,836 (PCS) per year, max 2 years; Doctoral: R188,820 (FCS) or R131,320 (PCS) per year, max 3 years; plus R10,000 device allowance (FCS only)
Summary: Supports full-time master’s and doctoral studies at South African public universities in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
Key Information: Applicants must apply via NRF Connect; eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines are subject to annual NRF policy updates.
Description
The Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) grant, administered by the National Research Foundation (NRF), provides funding for activities that foster knowledge exchange and collaboration, including research visits, meetings, and related initiatives. This grant is designed to support master’s and doctoral candidates engaged in full-time study at South African public universities, across all areas of science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities—including Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Funding is awarded either at Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS) levels, based on applicant eligibility and available budget.
