South Africa: DSI
Ms Ntombi Mchuba: Ntombi.mchuba@dst.gov.za
27 12 843 6370
The number will be determined by approved projects that meet the national requirements.
Fundamental/basic research, Industrial/applied research and Experimental development
DSI will co-invest up to maximum of 90% of the approved funds for a period not exceeding 36 months with institutions as detailed below:
|
Type of research |
Medium & Large Enterprises |
Small Enterprises |
Universities & Research Institutions |
|
Fundamental/Basic Research |
80% |
90% |
90% |
|
Industrial/Applied Research |
80% |
90% |
90% |
|
Experimental development |
80% |
90% |
90% |
South African institutions will have to involve the Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDI) in their projects, this is for eligibility on National funding
Eligible costs
Each project will go through a financial negotiation process with the DSI to finalise the exact percentage funding and to ascertain what the funding will cover. The funding will be transferred in tranches in accordance with the project duration. The following costs will be covered:
Costs of personnel
DSI will cover personnel costs including MSc and PhD bursaries to be incurred during project implementation.
Travel and Daily subsistence allowance including accommodation
The DSI will cover travel costs in line with the guidelines of South African government regulations.
Consumables and supplies
Any consumables necessary for the implementation of the project may be considered as direct eligible costs. Consumables are only eligible costs under the project if bought after the start date of the project.
Subcontracting
DSI will not prevent SA applicants from subcontract activities within the project but encourages SA researchers to commit to activities that they are mostly able to implement. And will not support subcontracting of parties outside South Africa. The co-investment contract will be between the DSI and the main SA applicant and not the subcontractor. Therefore, the DSI will not be involved in any agreements/arrangements regarding activities to be implemented and how the reimbursed will be done between main SA applicant and the subcontracted party.
Cut-off dates will be the same as the ones defined for the call; however, researchers are advised to present their proposal outline to the DSI at least one month before submission. This is to allow the DSI to ascertain the eligibility of the project to qualify for funding. Failure to liaise with the DSI may lead to automatic disqualification of the project from being funded
National: submission of financial and scientific reports will be stipulated into contracts signed between the DSI and the institution
This call is open to working researchers residing in South Africa and affiliated with a recognised higher education or research institution such as a university, university of technology or science council, small, medium (SMEs) and large enterprises in the private sector and national system of innovation (NSI) organisations involved in R&D.
DSI will enter into contracts with the applicant's institution for all funding instruments established to support South Africa's participation in the Co funded projects. It is important for applicants to submit applications firstly to DSI to ascertain the strategic alignment with the country's National Development Plan and the objectives of the Department.