External Funding and Awards

Open Research Calls

National Research Foundation (NRF)

The objective of the NRF is to support and promote research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of the natural and social sciences, humanities and technology.

The UKZN Research Office administers the nomination-selection process for funding from the NRF on behalf of UKZN staff members.

Useful links:

  1. NRF Website
  2. NRF Online Submissions

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Research Office administers all MRC funding on behalf of UKZN staff/students receiving funding from the MRC in categories:

  1. MRC Website

Contact us

Mrs Patricia Ngwenya

Senior Administrative Officer (Statutory Grants)

Tel : (031) 260 3273