Does the NRF still provide travel grants?

Yes, the NRF provides research mobility opportunities of between 3 – 18 months abroad for doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows who are NRF funded and Early Career Researchers, through the Global Knowledge Partnerships (GKP) programme. Scholars need to apply for the research mobility programmes or be nominated to be considered for funding. In addition, doctoral students can apply for the Knowledge Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) travel grants for local and international conferences, workshops, and seminars. For more information and how to apply:

• for research mobility opportunities, please refer the GKP Application Framework document at https://www.nrf.ac.za/global-knowledge-partnerships-programme- implementation-framework-for-the-2024-academic-year/ .
• for the KIC travel grants, please visit the NRF Connect at https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za/