NRF BRICS Call Guideline
Supports international collaborative research among BRICS countries to strengthen science, technology, and innovation partnerships, with a focus on capacity building, researcher exchange, and knowledge sharing.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (Full proposal to NRF & DA) | November 2026 (JAF pre-proposal to BRICS Secretariat) | December 2026 (Researcher & DA submission to NRF)
Funding Amounts: Up to R900,000 per project (R300,000/year for 3 years); funding covers research costs, reciprocal visits, and knowledge sharing.
Summary: Supports collaborative research projects involving BRICS countries to advance multilateral science, technology, and innovation.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The National Research Foundation (NRF) BRICS Multilateral Joint Science and Technology Research Collaboration supports collaborative research projects between South Africa and other BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). The goal is to foster international partnerships, support excellent basic and applied research, and strengthen multilateral cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. The program emphasizes capacity development for young researchers, reciprocal research visits, and knowledge exchange among BRICS partners.
