Deadline: 20 June 2017
Pursuant to the Bilateral Agreement between Jamaica and South Africa (2013) aimed at promoting and supporting cooperation in the fields of science and technology,
Aims of the Programme
- To contribute to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint research activities in specified research fields
- To provide an opportunity for young researchers in the two countries to engage
- To support the advancement of basic research
- To contribute meaningfully to research capacity development
Areas of Cooperation
Joint research proposals may be submitted in the following designated thematic areas prioritized by the South Africa / Jamaica collaboration:
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Water Research
Funding Information
- South Africa: While NRF funding levels are not fixed the total amount of funding requested should preferably not exceed R900 000. Funding will be made available for a maximum of three years, to be paid in annual installments (R300 000 per year) and exclusively for research activities commencing in 2018.
- Jamaica: The total amount of funding requested should not exceed JMD $7.5 million. Funding will be made available for a maximum of three years, to be paid in annual installments (JMD $2.5 million per year) and exclusively for research activities commencing in 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
- South Africa: This call is open to employed researchers residing in South Africa and affiliated with a recognised higher education or research institution such as a university, university of technology or science council. The South African PI (Principal Investigator) must be in possession of a PhD.
- Jamaica: This call is open to employed researchers residing in Jamaica and affiliated with a recognised higher education, public or private non-profit research organization or unit. Commercial and private education institutions are not eligible to apply under this programme. The Jamaican PI must be in possession of a PhD.
- An application must designate two Principal Investigators (PIs), one in South Africa and one in Jamaica, who will bear the main responsibility for the project including its technical and administrative coordination as well as scientific and financial reporting.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Jamaica and South Africa
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.