Invitation – Science Diplomacy Workshop 26 August 2025

The African Academy of Sciences invites you to a high-impact capacity-building workshop on science diplomacy, designed especially for early-career professionals who want to shape Africa’s innovation and development future.

Hosted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in collaboration with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA), the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS), the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Why attend?
Science diplomacy is fast emerging as a powerful tool for solving global and continental challenges – from climate change to food insecurity. But how can researchers, policy makers, and diplomats work together more effectively to ensure that Africa’s interests are reflected in international science agendas? And what practical skills do emerging leaders need to drive regional cooperation and innovation through science?

This interactive session brings together a dynamic mix of researchers, innovation leaders, policy practitioners, and diplomats to explore the foundations of science diplomacy and its strategic use for regional integration and sustainable development. The programme will showcase examples from South Africa and beyond, including successful partnerships and policy innovations.

Speakers from the SDCfA, DSTI, DIRCO, HSRC, ASSAf, CSIR, AAS, SAYAS, and international science diplomacy networks will share experiences and practical insights to equip early-career professionals with tools to navigate and shape the global science-policy interface.

We look forward to your participation in what promises to be an engaging and solution-driven conversation.

Session details  

Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025
Time: 09:00-13:00 (SAST)
Venue: Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Boardroom 1, OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria, 0084

Register: Use this link to register
 

Invite: Online presentation by DSTI on funding opportunities: European Union Programmes

The Directorate Research Development invites you to online presentations by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and colleagues from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), to introduce you to funding opportunities offered by the European Union (EU) and programmes supported by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 12:00-15:00
A link will be sent no later than 21 May 2025

Information on the following European Union (EU) programmes supported by the DSTI will be presented:

• BiodiverSA and Water4All,
• ERA-MIN, M-ERA.NET
• COST
• EDCTP

The Department of Higher Education and Training will be giving a presentation on scholarships and the Erasmus+ programme.

RSVP no later than 20 May 2025 to
Eleanor van der Westhuizen
E: vdwesthd@ufs.ac.za

Resources for uploading an NIH grant application

The National Institute of Health (NIH) provides helpful resources to guide applicants through the grant submission process. These include:

1. A step by step video guide. Watch this user-friendly video: Eight Steps to submitting a National Institute of Health (NIH) grant application using ASSIST
2. Samples of successful applications and documents. Access examples of successful applications and supporting documents here

Contact us

Eleanor van der Westhuizen
Assistant Director: Grants Management
T: +27 51 401 7077
E: VdwestHD@ufs.ac.za

Thabi Mosoetsa
Officer: Grants Management
T: +27 51 401 7708
E: MosoetsaT@ufs.ac.za

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