South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) Funding Instrument supports researchers studying Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and its islands to advance knowledge, skills and collaboration.
This grant supports cutting-edge Antarctic research, advancing understanding of Antarctic systems and global processes, and enhancing diversity in the US workforce for polar-related science, with logistical support from the USAP.
This grant funds innovative research to advance understanding of Antarctic and global systems without requiring U.S. Antarctic Program field support, using existing data, analog sites, or remote methods.
African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP) Marine Infrastructure-Linked Funding Instrument (2027-2029) funds researchers’ marine studies and platform access to build ecosystem knowledge along South Africa’s coasts.
The SCAR Fellowship Programme supports early-career researchers working with teams in other countries on Antarctic and Southern Ocean projects to advance understanding, research capacity and scientific cooperation.
Collaborative Research Projects: 2027–2029 supports Flemish and South African researchers pursuing joint fundamental research to advance scientific excellence and lasting institutional partnerships.