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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. For research-related enquiries, visit the Research Support Services page.
In this newsletter:
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Funding opportunities and funder announcements
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On the Research Announcement noticeboard, we share news and items of interest from the UCT Research Office.
Global call for Data Science Trainers Hackathon 2024
Applications open 18 June, 2024
Hack4dev has announced a global call for the Data Science Trainers Hackathon 2024, taking place this October at WITS University in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you are passionate about data science and
community development, this is your chance to contribute significantly! Teams from around the world will receive training and support to host regional hackathons at their institutions in early 2025.
Applications open on 18 June, 2024, and close on 15 July, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact in the data science community!
For more details and to apply, click here.
Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) project post-doctoral fellowship positions
The Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) project will fund up to 12 post-doctoral Fellowship positions in universities and institutions located in the SKA African Partner Countries (APCs). The APCs are Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia,
Botswana, Madagascar, Mozambique and Mauritius. Research programmes in astrophysics relevant to radio astronomy will be prioritized, but complementary multiwavelength areas will also be considered. Projects that utilize machine learning (ML) or
artificial intelligence (AI) approaches are also encouraged.
Researchers from the Earth Observation (EO) and Space Science fields can also apply where they propose to use ML/AI techniques that have synergies with those useful for astrophysics and can contribute to a strong collaborative environment in data
science. Fellows will be supported by collaborators and mentors from the DARA team of academics and space sector industrial partners from the UK and South Africa. Fellows will become part of the emerging community of African researchers that will be
in a strong position to utilize facilities on the African continent such as the Square Kilometre Array.
More information may be viewed here.
Call for applications: Mozilla
Foundation Responsible Computing Challenge (RCC)
First stage deadline (letter of intent): 28 June 2024
The Mozilla Foundation has announced the opening of applications in South Africa for their higher education grants programme, the Responsible Computing Challenge (RCC). They will be awarding individual grants of R600 000 to faculties at accredited South
African universities and technology colleges working to embed ethics, social impact, and multiperspectival awareness into undergraduate (including Honours) computing curricula.
For more instructions on how to apply, please click here. The deadline to apply for the first stage (letter of intent) is 28 June
2024.
South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) new online grant management module
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is introducing a new online grants management module for the submission of funding applications. The International Grants Hub and the Health Sciences Research Development team will collaborate to
support UCT applicants in navigating the new processes established by the SAMRC.
The SAMRC intends to host an information session for applicants; however, the date has not yet been announced. Health Sciences researchers are encouraged to contact [email protected],
while researchers from other faculties may contact [email protected] for more information.
Funding opportunities and funder announcements
Visit the current funding opportunities page on the Research Support Hub to view all open funding opportunities.
Call for proposals: Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Research Development Fund
Internal deadline: 2 September 2024
UCT is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) comprising 24 members across the globe. The WUN’s main aim is to build research collaboration across its members. Towards this end, the Research Development Fund was created 16 years ago and its 2024 call for proposals is now open. The grants are up to £10,000 per project for one year. This seed-funding is intended
to help stimulate larger collaborative projects that will strengthen WUN and make the collaborating partners competitive for major awards.
In line with the WUN Strategic Plan 2023-2026, the WUN encourages proposals that address problems in one or more of the following areas within the context of
sustainable development:
- Social justice and human rights; inequality
- Sustainable world: cities and urbanisation; energy transitions; water, and food security
- Mental health; child and maternal health; ageing
- Responsible and ethical applications of artificial intelligence
The internal closing date is Monday, 2 September 2024. Proposals will then be reviewed by a UCT panel and up to two will be selected for submission to the WUN by the closing date of Friday, 18 October 2024.
The application form for the internal submission is obtainable from the WUN coordinator, Wilna Venter. No submissions will be accepted unless a proposal has been discussed with Wilna Venter.
Call for applications: NRF—SASOL Young Academics Accelerator Programme (YAAP)
UCT internal deadline: 8 July 2024
The NRF and Sasol have partnered to support Science and Engineering research initiatives intended to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia. The partnership aims to provide funding towards PhD attainment and strategic support such as
assistance with research focus and direction in science and engineering areas that can enable South Africa’s energy transition, as well as the development of its green economy.
For the call document, eligibility criteria, and details about the submission process, click here. Please direct any queries to
Prince Khoza.
Call for applications: SA-Japan (JSPS) Joint Research Mobility call
UCT internal deadline: 2 September 2024
The programme aims to contribute to scientific advancement in South Africa and Japan through the funding of joint research activities in specified research fields and provide an opportunity for young researchers in the two countries to meet and
interact.
For the call document, eligibility criteria, and details about the submission process, click here. Please direct any queries to Prince Khoza.
Call for applications: Wellcome Discovery Awards
Intention to submit deadline: 7 October 2024
The Wellcome Discovery Awards scheme is soliciting applications from established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human
life, health and wellbeing.
Research proposals can be in any discipline – including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), experimental medicine, humanities and social science, clinical/allied health sciences, and public health – as long as it has the
potential to improve human life, health and wellbeing, and aligns with the Wellcome Trust funding remit.
The funder deadline is 3 December 2024. In order to receive institutional support, please complete an intention to submit form by 7 October 2024. More information may be viewed here.
Call for applications: University Research Committee (URC) Vera Davie Study and Research Bursary
Deadline: 31 July 2024
The URC Vera Davie Study and Research Bursary Committee is calling on UCT academic staff who might be travelling overseas for study and research purposes for a continuous period of three months or more to apply for a grant to supplement their
income.
Queries may be directed to Zam Ndzotyana. More information about the call may be viewed here.
Call for nominations: URC grant for hosting a conference
Deadline: 31 July 2024
The primary aim of this grant is to assist departments in arranging research conferences and symposia with seed funding to initiate conference arrangements. The focus is on providing support for smaller research conferences that otherwise would not
take place without this seed funding. This grant is not intended for research development workshops or for large regular international conferences or national society annual conferences.
More details may be viewed here.
Reminder: Call for applications for Africa-Japan Collaborative Research (AJ-CORE)
UCT internal deadline: 20 August 2024
AJ-CORE is a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) which aims to support joint research and innovation projects in designated fields of science between
researchers from Japan, South Africa and the 17 African countries whose ministries and granting councils are a participating member in the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). The proposal development and execution should be driven by local
demand and include an approach that contributes to enhancing impact.
For the call document, eligibility criteria, and details about the submission process, please click here. Applications should be submitted
through the NRF Connect system. Applicants are also expected to download and complete an application
form and attach it to the online application.
Please direct any queries to Prince Khoza.
Reminder: Call for nominations for 2024 UCT College of Fellows Young Researcher Award
Deadline: 15 July 2024
The Young Researcher Award is offered annually in recognition of outstanding scholarly work by young academics who have made significant independent contributions to research in their field. A maximum of six awards of approximately R30 000 each are
awarded every year. Should there be no qualifying nominations, no awards will be made.
Nominations may be submitted by any UCT academic staff member. Nominators may nominate themselves.
The criteria for nominees are:
- Permanent and T2 contract UCT academic staff.
- Under 40 years of age. (Please note nominees 40 and older will only be considered if there are exceptional circumstances which are clearly motivated.)
More information may be viewed here.
Reminder: UCT Enabling Grant Seeker Excellence awards call for applications
The call for applications for the UCT Enabling Grant Seeker Excellence awards is open. In the context of an unpredictable national research funding environment, the purpose of this intervention is to encourage applications to external – particularly
international – funders as well as multi-, inter- and trans-disciplinary research collaborations. By allocating fractional funding based on grant submission without waiting for the successful outcome, seed funding is provided to enable immediate
progress.
View the call document for deadline information and a link to the application form.
Queries can be directed to Tsakani Mtileni.
The Research Announcement is produced by the Research Office, University of Cape Town.
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