National Research Foundation (nrf): Business Plan 2008/9- 2010/11

Serving system initiatives through partnerships (DST, HEIs, DoL, the dti, DEAT)

THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FACILITIES:
ITHEMBA LABS, SAIAB, SAAO, NZG, HARTRAO (SKA), HMO

NATIONAL RESEARCH FACILITIES: SCIENCE PLATFORMS

Provide HEIs and Science Councils with

0. Large equipment or facilities for research

1. Opportunities for cutting-edge research

2. Opportunities for human capital development

3. Attracting & facilitating international collaborations

4. Potential for networking

5. Opportunities for science awareness, education & communication

SOUTH AFRICAN AGENCY FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT (SAASTA)

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SCIENCE ADVANCEMENT

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NRF INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES

0. Competitive funding

1. Healthy balance: strategy-push vs. demand-pull

2.