South Africa
Namibia, South Africa sign research partnership MoU
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) Namibia and the National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research collaboration between the two countries. The agreement was signed during the 13th annual meeting of the Global Research Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 18 May…
Free resource for research managers and administrators
Professional competencies are crucial for effective research management and administration. These specialised skills ensure research professionals can navigate complex processes, secure funding, and support innovation. To define and structure these competencies, a comprehensive framework has been developed. In 2024, the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) published the latest edition of the Professional…
Covid-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund: Science advice project abstracts
These project abstracts are part of the COVID-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund, which include science-focused COVID-19 response projects across Africa. The aim of the projects is to provide evidence-based science advice for effective policy making during the pandemic. The COVID-19 science advice project abstracts Dr. Aliyu Muhammad, Nigerian Young Academy (Nigeria) The aim of this…
