Nelson Mandela University subscribes to *Research Professional, an online database offering access to over 22 000 funding opportunities from more than 10 000 funders worldwide, alongside international research policy and practice news. The platform supports academic staff, professional staff, postdoctoral and research fellows, and senior leadership, and includes proposal-development guidance via the *Research Professional Knowledge Centre. Users can also access *Research Professional help videos covering funding searches, alerts, calendars, profiles, and news.

To login, use the following link: https://www.researchprofessional.com

First time users are kindly requested to contact Miss Jadine Januarie to request that a profile be created.

Thereafter please follow the steps below:

  • Select ‘Forgot password’
  • Follow the prompt and insert your email address
  • You will receive a link to reset your password
  • Reset your password and then you can start using the platform

For additional assistance contact helpdesk at helpdesk@mandela.ac.za