NRF–AXA African Scientific Progress Award (ASPA)
NRF–AXA African Scientific Progress Award (ASPA) supports researchers through a joint National Research Foundation and AXA Research Fund opportunity to fund research for scientific progress.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates: Consult the award framework for the applicable cycle and deadlines
Funding Amounts: Consult the award framework for award value and duration
Summary: A joint research funding opportunity offered by the National Research Foundation and AXA Research Fund.
Description
The NRF–AXA African Scientific Progress Award (ASPA) is a research funding opportunity offered by the National Research Foundation in partnership with the AXA Research Fund. It is listed under Research Grants on the NRF’s Call for Proposals for Funding in 2024 and 2025 page.
The award has dedicated framework documents, with a February 2025 upload and an earlier September 2024 upload. The award-specific framework is the reference for eligibility, research scope, funding terms, application requirements, and confirmation of the applicable funding cycle.
