Overview

For researchers seeking to engage in impactful international collaboration, the SASUF-NRF Seed Grants present a significant opportunity to support joint research initiatives between South African and Swedish institutions.

Eligibility

To qualify, proposals must be submitted by a multi-institutional consortium, including:

At least two South African universities
At least two Swedish universities
At least one industry partner, NGO, or organization

Each proposal must include one Principal Investigator from South Africa and one from Sweden, both holding a PhD.

Benefits

Each selected project will receive funding for a maximum of two years, starting from 1 August 2026. Funding includes:

Up to 100,000 SEK (Swedish portion)
Up to 160,000 ZAR (South African portion)

A maximum of 20 projects will be funded.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted separately in both countries:

The South African PI applies via the NRF Connect system
The Swedish PI submits via email to SASUF

Required documents include:

CVs of all consortium members
Institutional support letters
Partner participation letters
Detailed project plan and budgets

Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Deadline

Application deadline: 10 June 2026

Key Dates

Call launched: 17 March 2026
Project start date: 1 August 2026

Application URL

Visit Official Website Here to Apply