Russia JINR Research Collaboration Programme 2025
The NRF grant funds full-time South African honours, master's, and doctoral research students, prioritizing national research goals and international collaboration, especially with Russia’s JINR.
Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Full application closing date | August 2026: Designated Authority (institutional) submission to NRF closing date
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: Honours R163,892 (FCS)/R124,892 (PCS); Master's R182,836 (FCS)/R126,836 (PCS); Doctoral R188,820 (FCS)/R131,320 (PCS) per annum; duration: up to 1–3 years depending on level.
Summary: Supports South African postgraduate students and researchers for full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral study, fostering research capacity and international collaboration, including with Russia’s JINR.
Key Information: Only full-time studies at South African public universities are eligible; strict age, academic, and citizenship requirements apply.
Description
This grant supports South African postgraduate students and researchers undertaking full-time honours, master’s, and doctoral studies, with the aim of advancing research, human capacity development, and international scientific collaboration—especially in partnership with Russia’s Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR). Funding is provided through the National Research Foundation (NRF) and is aligned with national research priorities in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
