Research Infrastructure Professionals Programme 2024
The NRF Research Infrastructure Professionals Programme funds full-time postgraduate students to develop skilled professionals for South Africa’s national research infrastructure.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (Call opens) | June 2026 (Applicant deadline) | July 2026 (DA/institutional submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: R182,836/year (Master’s, FCS); R188,820/year (Doctoral, FCS); R126,836–R131,320/year (PCS); 2 years (Master’s), 3 years (Doctoral); device and disability allowances available
Summary: Supports full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral students at South African public universities, building professional capacity for national research infrastructure.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm with program page; strict eligibility on age, academic merit, and full-time study applies.
Description
The Research Infrastructure Professionals Programme (RIPP) is a capacity development initiative from South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF), designed to support the training and advancement of professionals working within national research infrastructures. The programme aims to foster a skilled workforce capable of sustaining and enhancing the operation, management, and long-term viability of national research facilities. Funding is awarded to postgraduate students (honours, master’s, doctoral) for full-time study at public universities, with the goal of strengthening the research infrastructure ecosystem and developing future research leaders.
