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We would love to hear from you!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s continue the conversation<\/em><em> on our social media<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Follow us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/science-granting-councils-initiative\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SGCIAfrica\"><em>X<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Published on 23 January 2026<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) invites international, interdisciplinary research teams to submit proposals that harness disruptive technologies to address pressing global challenges, including those aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 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