Current funding opportunities
Lists of open funding calls providing the UCT research community with information and deadlines regarding internal and external grants and awards, NRF funding opportunities and more.
Pivot-RP
Understand how to access and use the most comprehensive funding database and information for researchers in Africa.
Internal funding
Details on how to apply for funding opportunities offered internally to UCT researchers by the URC and innovation seed funding administered by RC&I.
National funding
Research funding opportunities offered by a range of South African organisations, including the South African government.
International funding
Research funding opportunities offered by international government bodies and private organisations such as the EU, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the NIH.
Research fellowships
International fellowship opportunities for UCT academic staff.
Research contracts
Support for negotiating and authorising a wide range of research-related contracts with organisations outside UCT.
Postgraduate funding
Information about the services and opportunities (including scholarships and bursaries) offered by the Postgraduate Centre and Funding Office.
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