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

Merit-based and rigorous peer review

Transformation, excellence: will be monitored and rewarded

The Ph.D. as a driver

Cross-fertilisation of talent within NSI (NRF, others)

Effective, goal oriented resource allocation

Fairness, transparency, accountability

SEVEN INVESTMENT AREAS

Broad Investment Areas : % of budget
Established researchers

18%
Human Capital Development and unrated researchers

23%
Strategic knowledge fields

23%
Strategic Platforms (Including research at National Research Facilities)

11%
International initiatives

11%
Applied & Industrial Research & Innovation (THRIP)

14%
Community Engagement Research

0.2%

TOTAL: 100%