The notes below are largely sorted in chronological order. A contribution of up to R 5,000 towards the return travel costs of fellows coming from outside Johannesburg will be considered. Emergency hospitalisation insurance cover is also provided.
All interested parties are wellcome to attend.
The next two meetings of the Research Forum will be held on 23 May 2001 and 25 June, both at 1.15pm in the Senate Room, second floor, Senate House. The May meeting will include presentations by representatives of the NRF on international funding opportunities and on the timing and procedures for 2002 research grant applications. Any member of staff with an interest in research matters is welcome to attend the Research Forum, whether or not he or she receives a copy of the formal agenda. The CL Harris Foundation offers postdoctoral fellowships for a period of up to 2 years in the fields of Science, Health Science and Engineering, tenable at universities within South Africa. The closing date for applications is 8 June 2001 and successful applicants may take up the Fellowship beginnning in January 2002.