2015/16-2017/18 Application Guide for Research and Technology Fund

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) invites applications from researchers at South African Universities, Science Councils and DAFF Provincial Research Centres. Research and Technology Fund is developed to address the following challenges: • Commercialisation in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; • Degradation of natural resources associated with climate change; • Low productivity by the small holder farmers; and • Policy and institutional arrangements which inhibit growth and development of the sector