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Open Access Government charts the priorities of the National Research Foundation when it comes to science, research and innovation in South Africa, at home and abroad

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa funds research and encourages critical research infrastructure to promote knowledge production throughout all disciplinary fields. As a government-mandated agency in the fields of science and research, they also highlight the development of high-end human capacity in this vein.

South Africa: Science, research and innovation

NRF sets out to make innovative funding instruments, further public science engagement, push forward research career development and increase the public’s engagement in science. Also, establish leading-edge research platforms are important to NRF because these will “transform the scientific landscape and inspire a representative research community to aspire to global competitiveness.” We should also note that the NRF wants to build bridges between research communities for the mutual benefit of research institutions, international partners, as well as business at home and abroad.

The NRF Strategic Plan 2015-2020 underscores the agency function of the organisation and the part it plays as an implementer of policy within the National System of Innovation (NSI). The NRF’s website develops this important point in their own words. “Playing a critical integration role across the public entities within the Science and Technology sector, the NRF as the agency of government has the ability to catalyse focussed societally beneficial research and development in support of knowledge generation, human capacity development, and innovation.”(1)

Also, Dr Molapo Qhobela is Chief Executive Officer of the NRF, an experienced executive leader with a considerable policy and administration background, indeed, he headed up, “the development of a significant number of policy and strategy documents, which have shaped the nature and operations of South African universities as well as the education system in general.” Further, his knowledge of the National System of Innovation and South African Higher Education System is said to be exceptional. Over the years, he has established networks and international relationships with government entities and funders. (2)

The Commonwealth’s extensive reach

In recent NRF news, we find out that Commonwealth Day was celebrated on 9th March 2020, where a day of workshops, networking and exchange in Pretoria was enjoyed by distinguished guests, scholarship students and alumni. Dr Faye Taylor, Head of Strategic Partnerships at the Association of Commonwealth Universities shared her thoughts on this event and how it will benefit the individuals concerned:

“It was a pleasure to welcome our scholars alongside alumni and distinguished guests to celebrate Commonwealth Day in Pretoria. Scholarships are at the heart of Commonwealth collaboration . They enable not just individuals to develop knowledge in their discipline, embracing new cultures, and creating networks that they treasure throughout their careers, but also national development, by allowing access to the best expertise across the world,” she said.

Dr Aldo Stroebel, Executive Director Strategic Partnerships at the NRF, added his positive thoughts about the event’s impact and reach, including the importance of developing early-career scientists. “The NRF is delighted to partner with a prominent global organisation like the ACU in fostering high-level human capacity development opportunities. Our long-standing and strategic engagement provides a platform to develop and nurture early-career scientists to become leading researchers.

“The Commonwealth’s extensive reach and impact, and support of South Africa’s programmes, contribute significantly to enhance international networks, mentorship and access to global research funds and infrastructure.” (3)

Closing remarks

In closing, it is worth highlighting that funding science, research and innovation are a vital part of NRF’s work and they are keen to push forward collaboration between institutions at home and further afield. The example of the partnership described above illustrates the NRF’s aim to promote “South African research interests across the country and internationally” brilliantly. (1)

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Research funders are increasingly asking about real measurable benefits – which requires impact assessments of the interventions, programmes, projects and policies that emerge from funded research. There is thus increasing demand for monitoring, measurement, analysis, and reporting on impact.

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Through the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the government of the Republic of South Africa instituted the delivery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) awareness campaigns in collaboration with various institutions, including science centres. Using interactive and/or hands-on exhibits and related programmes, science centres provide a platform for society to engage with SET.

The DSI approved a national plan for a Network of Science Centres in South Africa which has the following goals:

• To promote Science & Technology literacy among young people and the general public.
• To contribute to the enhancement of learner participation and performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
• To identify and nurture youth talent and potential in STEM.
• To provide career education in STEM-based discipline.

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In pursuit of the above goals, the DSI regards a national network for science centres as an ideal infrastructure for the delivery of STEM public awareness and STEM youth development. The network of science centres is to be established and maintained by means of accreditation. Accreditation against a clear set of criteria would lend credibility to a science centre, and benefits would include the ability to indicate to potential sponsors that the centre is worth supporting. Accredited science centres would qualify to apply for financial grants, support and/or subsidies from the DSI, make use of a pool of exhibits and traveling exhibits, training and shared programmes, and provide a platform for international recognition.

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Membership of the network is voluntarily and is gained through a process of accreditation for a five-year period. Re-accreditation will then take place in a five-year cycle. A member may at any time withdraw from the accredited network. The network makes provision for the admission and management of ongoing membership of this diverse range of science centres. The network will use a developmental approach to support continuous improvement rather than compliance with minimum requirements.

The process of registering and applying is managed by the accreditation office. Join the network and gain accreditation status via a process of self-evaluation and then peer-evaluation during a visit to your science centre.

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The Science Centre Capacity Building (SCCB) Programme was initiated by the DSI with the aim to capacitate the South African science centre community to operate their centres effectively through a number of initiatives and means, including training. In addition to training, the programme also offers opportunities for networking and information sharing among various science centre practitioners.

The Science Awareness Platforms (SAP) Unit at SAASTA has the responsibility to identify training interventions meant to capacitate science centre staff. The participants range from floor presenters to Managers. The training interventions are identified in collaboration with the DSI and the local chapter of the South African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC).

Science Centre personnel through centre managers are provided with a list of identified training interventions for the year and invited for participation. The list includes dates for implementation thus allowing participants to plan on time and in line with their centre programmes. Relevant staff members, depending on their roles are nominated at the centres for participation and the SAP Unit at SAASTA is responsible for covering all the costs.

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SAASTA has been mandated by the DSI to administer funds for the enhancement of science centre programmes in South Africa. The overall aim of the Programmatic Support Grant Intervention (PSGI) is to contribute to an environment that enables science centres to respond to the following objectives of the Youth into Science Strategy (YiSS):

• promotion of science and technology literacy among the youth and the general public;
• enhancement of learner participation and performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM);
• identification and nurturing of youth talent and potential in STEM; and
• promotion of STEM career education.

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• Interactive Exhibits – Exciting, attractive exhibits that actively engage participants (tell me I’ll forget, show me I’ll remember, involve me I’ll understand). Exhibits that address scientific concepts in a fun, exciting and memorable way.
• Computers – People are given the opportunity to learn computer skills after hours at the centres.
• Mobile Labs – Mobile labs are used to reach remote rural villages with science outreach activities. Mobile labs make it possible for learners in the rural schools to perform scientific experiments hands-on. Mobile labs helps to eliminate the problem encountered by many first year university students who only get the opportunity to see and touch laboratory equipment at university for the first time and then have a distinct disadvantage when compared to students from urban areas.
• Learner Activities – Learner activities range from transporting learners to the centre to participate in programmes, conducting learner workshops, camps for learners, and assisting science clubs in the vicinity of the centre. It is a challenge for most learners to pay travel costs to science centres, therefore the centres often use grant funds for transport. Popular educational activities are rocket building and telescope building workshops.
• General – Centres also use the funding for libraries, where learners are encouraged to read and do research since some centres do not have Internet facilities for research purposes. Career guidance centres are also being introduced in order to address problems related to a lack of information on career choices. Centres have acquired funding to build laboratories to enable learners to perform prescribed experiments.

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South African Network of Science Centres (SANSC) is an online management system for the Science Centre Network profiling and online monitoring coordinated by SAASTA. The system automates the process of evaluation and/or accreditation and profiling of the science centres. It accepts both new and old science centres who have gone through the evaluation process as part of the Network of Science Centres in South Africa. The Network of Science Centres in South Africa is a group of science centres interconnected, aligned with, and supported by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The science centres are the basic infrastructure for the delivery of the DSI-led science promotion programme that seeks to (a) create a society that is knowledgeable about science, critically engaged, and scientifically literate; and (b) encourage the youth’s participation in science, technology, and innovation.

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Full list of research institutions in South Africa (2024)

New and better ways to approach things are discovered daily through research. A country can easily find solutions to its problems through innovative research, which is why developed and developing nations are heavily invested in such areas. This article looks at research institutions in South Africa and their impact.

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What are research and development institutions in south africa, 1. africa institute of south africa (aisa), 2. agricultural research council (arc), 3. centre for the aids programme of research in south africa (caprisa), 4. council for geoscience (cgs), what areas does csir focus on, 6. economic policy research institute (epri), 7. hartebeesthoek radio astronomy observatory (hartrao), 8. human sciences research council (hsrc), 9. institute for commercial forestry research (icfr), 10. institute for futures research (ifr), 12. national health laboratory service (nhls), 13. south african association for marine biological research (saambr), 14. south african astronomical observatory (saao), 15. south african environmental observatory network (saeon), 16. south african institute for aquatic biodiversity (saiab), 17. south african institute of international affairs (saiia), 18. south african medical research council (samrc), 19. south africa's national energy development institute (sanedi), 20. south african nuclear energy corporation (necsa), 21. south african sugarcane research institute (sasri), 22. water research commission (wrc), which is the biggest research centre, which country is best for natural sciences research, how do research institutes make money, what qualifies a research university, which university has the best research facilities.

South African scientists are constantly working around the clock to come up with ground-breaking innovations. Mzansi has made tremendous strides in the field, although the continent still lags and contributes less than 2% of the world's research.

R&D institutions conduct innovative research to develop new processes or products and improve existing ones. The institutes can specialize in basic research to improve scientific theories or applied research to come up with practical solutions. The study can be in natural science, social science, sociological, or historical.

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The country has several research facilities dedicated to different fields of study. The following South African research institutes are arranged in alphabetical order.

AISA is a Science Council founded in 1960 in Pretoria. The institute started as a non-profit organization before being incorporated into South African science councils with support from the Department of Science and Technology. The AISA conducts socio-economic and political research in Africa.

ARC is a South African premier science institution established in 1990 in Pretoria. The facility conducts research, develops human capital, and fosters innovation to ensure growth in the country's agricultural sector . ARC is funded by the State and the private sector and has several experimental farms and research branches across agroecological zones of South Africa.

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CAPRISA was established in 2002 by five partner institutions, including the University of KZN, the University of Cape Town, the University of Western Cape, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, and Columbia University in New York. The facility conducts responsive research on HIV, TB and SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology, pathogenesis, and disease prevention and treatment. CAPRISA is a designated Centre of Excellence in HIV prevention for the NRF and the South African Department of Science and Innovation.

CGS, previously called the Geological Survey of South Africa, was established in 1993 in Silverstone, Pretoria. It is one of the National Science Councils of South Africa responsible for research in the field of geoscience and the provision of specialized geoscientific services. The Council is also the national custodian of radiometric, aeromagnetic, and gravity coverage across the Mzansi.

5. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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CSIR is a premier African research and developmental facility established in 1945 by an act of parliament. The Pretoria-based organization is the largest R&D institute in Africa and is responsible for socio-economic growth through innovation.

To ensure the desired goals are reached, CSIR focuses on nine clusters. They include NextGen Health, Future production: Chemicals, Future production: Manufacturing, Advanced Agri and Food, Defence and Security, NextGen Enterprises and Institutions, Smart Logistics, Future production: Mining, and Smart Places.

EPRI is a global organization established in 1994 as a non-profit and independent research facility in Cape Town, South Africa. It is responsible for ensuring governments and their developmental partners design and implement strategies that support equitable economic growth and inclusive social development. The facility specializes in research, capacity building, and policy advisory services to ensure comprehensive and integrated social protection systems.

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HartRAO is a National Research Facility established in 1961 by the USA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The institution is located in the west of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa and has been operated by the National Research Foundation (NRF) since 1988. HartRAO's functions post-NASA involve radio astronomy and space geodesy.

HSRC was founded in 1968 in Pretoria as a statutory research agency. The facility has grown to become the largest dedicated social science and humanities research agency in Africa. HSRC conducts large-scale, policy-relevant, and social-scientific research for the public sector, NGOs, and international development agencies. It also ensures the gap between research, policy, and action is bridged and provides objective information to assess South Africa's progress in achieving its goals.

ICFR is a non-government organization founded in 1947 in KwaZulu-Natal. The facility provides project-based research and related services in support of forest management. It offers research capability and solutions to ensure tree improvement and sustainable production. ICFR is privately funded by direct contributions from various companies.

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IFR was established in 1975 as a research facility of the University of Stellenbosch Business School. It specializes in futurology, and its research focuses on energy futures, socio-political studies, technology foresight, applied demographics, long-term economic research, and business futuristics. It helps clients acquire strategic foresight to make better long-range decisions, sense opportunities, and mitigate risks in time. IFR is the first and only Futures Institute established in Africa.

MINTEK is a national mineral research organization established in 1934 in Randburg, Gauteng . The facility is one of the world's largest providers of minerals processing and metallurgical engineering products and services to industries across the globe. MINTEK provides service test work, process development and innovative products using R&D expertise supported by modern laboratories, pilot plants and workshops, and extensive intellectual capital.

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The NHLS is a national public entry established in 2001 in Johannesburg and has a presence in all of South Africa's nine provinces. The facility came into existence through the amalgamation of the South African Institute for Medical Research (SAIMR), the National Institute for Virology, and the National Center for Occupational Health. NHLS is responsible for providing quality, affordable, and sustainable health laboratory services, training, and research.

SAAMBR is a non-government centre founded in 1951 in Durban, KwaZulu, to conduct marine biological and conservation research in the Western Indian Ocean. The facility has three divisions: the Oceanographic Research Insitute (ORI), uShaka Sea World (Aquarium), and the uShaka Sea World Education Centre. SAAMBR is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

SAAO is a South African national centre for optical and infrared astronomy established in 1972 in the Northern Cape. The facility is operated by the National Research Foundation of South Africa, and its primary function is to carry out research in astronomy and astrophysics. SAAO is headquartered in Cape Town, but its primary telescopes are in Sutherland, Northern Cape.

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SAEON was established in 2002 in Pretoria to perform Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) in the country and surrounding oceans. The facility is operated by the National Research Foundation and has three focus areas, including education outreach, data management, and environmental observation. SAEON is composed of a research network that covers major terrestrial and marine ecosystems in South Africa. The facility's activities are funded by the Department of Science and Innovation.

SAIAB is a National Research Facility founded in 1969 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. It is operated by the National Research Foundation and serves as a primary scientific resource for understanding the biodiversity and functioning of significant aquatic ecosystems. Southern Africa is ideally situated with both freshwater and marine biogeographical boundaries hence best suited to monitor and document climate change.

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SAIIA is an independent public policy think tank established in 1934 in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The facility is South Africa's premier research institute on international issues and is responsible for advancing a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable, and globally engaged Africa.

SAMRC is a South African parastatal medical research facility established in 1969 in Cape Town. Its primary mandate is to promote the improvement of the health and quality of life of Mzansi citizens through research, development, and technology transfer. SAMRC's research focuses on the ten highest causes of mortality in the country, including women's health, alcohol and substance abuse, chronic ailments, HIV, TB, and cardiovascular diseases.

In 2011, SANEDI was established as a successor to the previously created South African National Energy Research Institute (SANERI) and the National Energy Efficient Agency. The facility's primary responsibility is to direct, monitor and conduct energy research and development, promote innovation, and undertake measures to promote energy efficiency throughout the economy. It is also mandated to develop innovative, integrated, clean energy and resource-efficient solutions to ensure growth and prosperity.

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NECSA, previously called the Atomic Energy Corporation of South Africa, was established in 1999 as a public company by the Republic of South Africa Nuclear Energy and is wholly owned by the State. The facility is responsible for R&D in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences. It also oversees the processing of source material, including uranium enrichment and working with other local and overseas institutions on nuclear matters in South Africa.

SASRI was established in 1925 in Durban and is a provision of the South African Sugar Association (SASA). It is an agricultural research institute with the responsibility to ensure sustainability of the local sugar industry. Research at SASRI is divided into four multidisciplinary programmes, including variety improvement, crop protection, crop performance & management, and systems design & optimization.

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WRC was established in 1971 by the Water Research Act following a period of extreme water shortage. The research and knowledge hub is responsible for providing information that drives innovation in the country's water sector.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States is the largest research centre in the world . NIH is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for the country's medical research.

The United States has the highest-quality natural sciences research that is boosted by the country's top-performing institutions like Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is closely followed by China, which continues to make huge advancements.

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Research institutes get money from corporations and governments. They are non-profit organizations hence all the funding is invested in research.

Research universities are committed to research which is done for public benefit. The facilities often receive funding from governments, and they can be public or private research universities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is regarded as the best research university in the world. The university's research is conducted in 30 departments and through collaborations with organizations like the MIT Lincoln Library, Clinical Research Center, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, and Center for Computational Engineering. Undergraduates are also involved in research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

Research institutions in South Africa are some of the best in the continent. They continue to make various sectors of the country better and sustainable for economic, social, scientific, and political growth.

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South african organisations, international websites.

• African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
• Agrément South Africa (facilitating introduction, application and utilisation of satisfactory innovation and technology development)
• ArcelorMittal South Africa (largest steel producer on the African continent)
• Armscor (Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd)
• Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC)
• Central Energy Fund (Solutions to meet the future energy needs of South Africa, the Southern African Development Community and the sub-Saharan African region)
• Chemin (South African Chemical Technology Incubator)
• Concrete Institute (non-profit organisation that provides technical services in concrete to the construction industry through education, information and technical advisory services)
• Consulting Engineers South Africa
• Council for Geoscience
• Council for Science and Industrial Research (CSIR)
• Eskom (South African power uitility)
• Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO)
• Human Science Research Council (HSRC)
• Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
• Karoo Array Telescope (Kat)
• Mintek (provider of minerals processing and metallurgical engineering products and services)
• National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI)
• National Aerospace Centre
• National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
• National Research Foundation (NRF)
• South African Environmental Observatory Network (SAEON)
• South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)
• South African Research Chairs Initiative (Sarchi)
• Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PMBR)
• Public Understanding of Biotechnology
• Softstart Business and Technology Incubator
• South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA)
• Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC)
• South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)
• South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• Southern African Large Telescope (SALT)
• South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
• South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) (gives formal recognition to laboratories, certification bodies, inspection bodies, proficiency testing scheme providers and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) test facilities)
• South African National Antarctic Programme
• South African National Space Agency
• South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
• South African Pulp and Paper Industries (SAPPI)
• South African Quality Institute (SAQI)
• South African Weather Service
• South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE)
• Square Kilometre Array (SKA)
• Water Research Commission (WRC)
• Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
• Department of Environment, Forestry and Fishereis
• Department of Health
• Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
• Department of Science and Innovation
• Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
• Global Earth Observation System
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
• German Agency for Technical Co-operation (GIZ)
• Group on Earth Observations
• International Council for Science (ICSU)
• International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
• International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
• IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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A research business provides consulting services to people who desire to obtain data about specific topics. A research business owner or consultant is also called an information broker, and many companies hire information brokers to perform research services.

Below is the list of Research Companies In South Africa

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What are market research companies?

Market research allows a company to discover the target market and get opinions and other feedback from consumers about their interest in the product or service. This type of research can be conducted in house, by the company itself, or by a third-party company that specializes in market research

What is the first step in the marketing research process?

The first stage in a marketing research project is to define the problem. In defining the problem, the researcher should take into account the purpose of the study, relevant background information and all necessary data, and how the information gathered will be used in decision making.

Why would a company do market research?

Here is why your company should conduct business market research: Identify the problem areas in your business. Understand the needs of existing customers and why they chose your service over competitors. Make well-informed market decisions about your services and develop effective strategies.