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Dear colleagues
The purpose of this announcement is to keep members of the UCT research community informed about news and funding opportunities in the research space. All new funding opportunities can also be found on the current funding opportunities page of the Research Support Hub.
In this newsletter:
National Research Foundation (NRF) announcements
Noticeboard
Funding opportunities and funder announcements
Research capacity building
National Research Foundation (NRF) Announcements
Important announcement and list of open NRF calls.
National Research Foundation's new grants management system: NRF Connect
The NRF has introduced NRF Connect, which is a new integrated platform that includes all grants management functions from call provisioning, applications, reviews, and awarding of grants, to post award management and tracking.
Given the size of the NRF Connect platform the roll out of the various sub-modules will occur in phases. Presently, only the call provisioning (applications) sub-module platform is live and available for the research community to start
responding to the open funding calls included in this announcement.
Users have found the new platform user friendly and, most importantly, the process of migrating CV content from the previous system is very simple and straightforward.
Prospective applicants are required to register on NRF Connect by following the steps in the video and/or guides located here. Users will receive ongoing support
to assist in the change management process. For any queries, please contact Mbasa Mguye.
National Research Foundation's open funding calls
Noticeboard
On the Research Announcement noticeboard, we share news and items of interest from the UCT Research Office.
UCT laboratory notebooks available
UCT laboratory notebooks are available at a greatly subsidised price of R30 per copy thanks to sponsorship by advertisers. Research Contracts & Innovation (RC&I) makes these books, which comply with Good Lab Practice standards, for use by the research community. They are compliant with the requirements for proof of inventorship and intellectual property
rights.
You can access more information and purchasing details here.
Call for nominations: Alan Pifer Research Award in recognition of outstanding research (extended deadline)
Deadline: 29 April 2022
The UCT Alan Pifer Research Award is the Vice-Chancellor’s annual prize in recognition of outstanding research that has demonstrable impact on society. Nominations and/or self-nominations are invited for consideration as candidates for the 2021 Alan
Pifer Research Award.
The award is offered annually to one or more top researchers at UCT who are engaged in medical, economic, scientific, engineering and social research which has demonstrated impact on, and relevance to, the advancement and welfare of South Africa's
disadvantaged people.
Click here to read the full call details.
The extended closing date for nominations is Friday, 29 April 2022. All nominations should be sent to Paul Dantu by email to [email protected]. For further information please contact Paul Dantu.
Funding opportunities
Visit the current funding opportunities page on the Research Support Hub to view all open funding opportunities.
Call for applications: AstraZeneca inviting applications from scientists
Deadline: 26 May 2022
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker, AstraZeneca is inviting applications through its global research and development postdoctoral challenge with the aim of equipping researchers who are pursuing novel approaches to treating diseases.
AstraZeneca is accepting applications until May 26, 2022, after which a shortlist of applicants will be invited to pitch their ideas to the judging panel in October.
Read more here.
URC call for nominations: Creative Works Award and Meritorious Creative Works Prize
Deadline: 6 May 2022
The purpose of the Creative Works Award and Meritorious Creative Works Prize is to reward the production of outstanding and/or influential creative works (art works, performances, productions, compositions, architectural design) by current employees
of the University, and thereby to encourage creativity and scholarship.
For more information, and to apply, click here.
URC call for applications: Book Award and Meritorious Book Prize
Deadline: 6 May 2022
The purpose of the Book Award and Meritorious Book Prize is to give recognition for outstanding and/or influential books written by staff members of the University, and thereby to encourage creativity and scholarship. The award/prize may be made to
one single or multiple authored books. Fiction books as well as publications in electronic form will be considered alongside academic books of whatever category, including manuals and works of popularisation. No restriction is placed on languages or
codes in which the book is written. Generally, one award is made in any one year, and no award will be made if no book of sufficient merit is nominated.
The committee will, at the same time, be considering books for the meritorious book prizes.
For more information, and to apply, click here.
Call for research proposals: Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC) and the Western Cape Government (WCG) joint task team
Deadline for internal review: 22 April 2022
Since 2015, the joint task team between the Cape Higher Education Consortium and the Western Cape Government has funded research projects to address the developmental priorities of the Western Cape province. This research call aims to strengthen the
contribution of the province’s higher education institutions to the provincial economy by developing the body of research focused on regional and local economic growth, productivity, and employment.
The joint task team invites proposals for applied or empirical research focused on boosting economic growth, productivity, and employment in the Western Cape region and within municipalities in the province. The research should identify
priority Western Cape sectors and provide an overview of key requirements to unlock growth and job creation for those sectors, in alignment with the Provincial Strategic Plan and Recovery Plan.
Read more here.
Funding Opportunity Announcement: U.S. National Institutes of Health COVID 19 Mental Health Research Awards
Intention to submit deadline: 1 April 2022
This funding opportunity aims to address urgent, time-sensitive mental health research questions related to COVID-19, including broader secondary impacts of the pandemic as well as research on the intersection of mental health, COVID-19, and
HIV.
For more information, click here.
Reminder: US Mission to South Africa call for proposals
Intention to submit deadline: 1 April 2022
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the US Mission has announced a call for proposals that strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and South Africa. Project activities must take place in South Africa and be directed at
South African audiences or participants. Proposals must also target at least one of six specific categories the funder has listed as priority areas, namely:
- combatting climate change
- improving journalism training
- entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship: expanding economic opportunities for youth
- promoting equity, social justice and social cohesion
- a global crisis: trafficking in persons
- expanding the university partnership initiative
Read more here.
Reminder: Wellcome Trust evaluating interventions to help manage the health effects of heat call for applications
Intention to submit deadline: 25 April 2022
The Wellcome Trust has launched an award that will fund teams led by researchers from low- or middle-income countries to test interventions to manage heat-related health risks in real settings.
Successful applicants will be expected to actively promote a diverse, inclusive, and supportive research environment within their team and across their organisation.
Read more here.
Reminder: Wellcome Early-Career Awards call for applications
Intention to submit deadline: 30 April 2022
The Wellcome Early-Career Awards scheme is soliciting applications from early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, awardees will deliver shifts in understanding that
could improve human life, health and wellbeing.
Read more here.
Research capacity building
Below are events, workshops and webinars that offer capacity-building opportunities for the UCT research community.
Reminder: Emerging Researcher Programme (ERP) webinars: building a research group and an introduction to the Electronic Research Administration (eRA) system at UCT
5 April 2022; 7 April 2022
The upcoming Building a Research Group webinar on 5 April 2022 will help early- and mid-career researchers identify important factors and elements to consider when setting up a research group. A panel of established researchers will share their
experiences and insights. See more details and information on how to RSVP
here.
The upcoming Introduction to eRA at UCT webinar on 7 April 2022 examines how the eRA system manages and tracks the administrative workflow within a project lifestyle and beyond. See more details and information on how to RSVP here.
The Research Announcement is produced by the Research Office, University of Cape Town.
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