Knowledge Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) Travel Grant
Eligible applicants include PhD students registered at public South African institutions applying through their supervisors, NRF-funded postdoctoral fellows, and qualifying employees or fixed-term staff at listed South African research institutions.
Closed · last closed 28 Mar 2025
Grant
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About
The grant supports travel and participation in scientific events to strengthen South African research through international collaboration. PhD students may apply through their supervisors, and support is prioritised for researchers without travel support from another NRF grant.
What it covers
- Travel opportunities
- Participation in scientific events
Who can apply
PhD students must apply through their supervisor and cannot apply for a travel grant through their NRF Scholarships.
Researchers must be full-time employees or on a fixed-term contract at an eligible institution.
Students and researchers from private or commercial institutions are not eligible.
Applicants should consult the KIC Scientific Events/Travel Grants Funding Framework for specific eligibility criteria.
How to apply
- 1Consult the Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration - Scientific Events/Travel Grants Funding Framework on the NRF funding site.
- 2Submit a Review Period 1 application by 2025-03-28.
Sources
Official sourceNational Research Foundation (NRF)Checked against www.nrf.ac.za on 16 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.