National Research Foundation.
autonomous statutory body of South Africa
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The National Research Foundation in South Africa adopted a policy to support regional open science initiatives and promote collaboration.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is providing grant funding for research, which is currently under discussion via a parliamentary question in the National Assembly.Some support1 report
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President Ramaphosa announces a plan based on findings from the National Research Foundation.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Funding issues arise between NRF and Wits, highlighting disparities between postgraduate and undergraduate levels within the Presidential PhD Programme.Some support1 report
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Around National Research Foundation this week
News at the entities that move National Research Foundation most-
Africa OperationalBristow Group reported lower utilization in Europe, growth in the Americas, and higher penalties in Africa after acquiring Berry Aviation.Moves National Research Foundation
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South Africa Shared contextThe African National Congress (ANC) operated within South Africa during the apartheid era.Moves National Research Foundation
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Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralCyril Ramaphosa was asked to intervene in ongoing political protests.Moves National Research Foundation
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National Student Financial Aid Scheme Mentioned togetherNSFAS assisted in motivating voter participation on November 4, 2026.Moves National Research Foundation
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Makhanda Shared contextMakana Local Municipality governs the city of Makhanda within the Eastern Cape province.Moves National Research Foundation
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Eastern Cape Shared contextResearcher briefed media on election survey showing Eastern Cape recorded highest trust in the IEC.Moves National Research Foundation
Connections
The 11 strongest of 33, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Africa Operational
The National Research Foundation's research agenda is focused on African development challenges.
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Nelson Mandela University Transactional
The National Research Foundation provided funding to Nelson Mandela University for a research center.
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University of the Witwatersrand Structural
The National Research Foundation provides funding to support research activities at the University of the Witwatersrand.
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African Open Science Platform Structural
The African Open Science Platform is hosted by the National Research Foundation to promote regional collaboration.
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South Africa Shared context
The National Research Foundation operates as a national agency within the jurisdiction of South Africa.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
The President bases policy plans and announcements on research findings produced by the National Research Foundation.
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National Student Financial Aid Scheme Mentioned together
Both government agencies are thematically linked by observations regarding funding disparities in the sector.
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Glenda Gray Structural
Glenda Gray is formally recognized as an A-rated scientist by the National Research Foundation.
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Makhanda Shared context
The National Research Foundation operates within the geographic area of Makhanda.
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Eastern Cape Shared context
The Eastern Cape serves as the location where the National Research Foundation holds its awards and functions.
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Blade Nzimande Mentioned together
Blade Nzimande, as a Minister, attended an awards ceremony hosted by the National Research Foundation.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
2 events- The National Research Foundation (NRF) is providing grant funding for research, which is currently under discussion via a parliamentary question in the National Assembly.
- Funding issues arise between NRF and Wits, highlighting disparities between postgraduate and undergraduate levels within the Presidential PhD Programme.