Research development
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Capacity Development Grants For Units
These will act as mechanism for unit to implement capacity development initiatives. Applications will be reviewed within annual unit applications to the Grants Committee. All these categories have been described elsewhere, and applicable conditions will be implemented.
- Post-doc
- Masters' and PhD students from outside the MRC (research interns and bursary holders)
- Local Staff development grant
- Overseas Doctoral scholarship
(sandwich programme) within existing institutional agreement
- Research Development Grants
- Technical assistance grants to be used for students/intern
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Values as determined in each category |
Notes: Units applying for capacity development grants related to students must provide:
- proof of registration
- breakdown of costs, linked to research activities
- signature for acceptance of conditions of the grant within the application
This category will stretch the capacity development budget to its limits. It is therefore proposed that for every successful application for a grant that serves a purpose of staff development (local/overseas staff development grant, research development grant), 40% of the portion will be covered by Human Resources, 40% by Research Capacity Development and the balance by the unit/employee from other sources. The HR section can therefore claim these grants back from the Skills Levy. Due to a limitation in resources, only one capacity development grant will be considered per unit per year, unless recommended by the Grants Committee.
Contact
person
Dr Thabi Maitin, thabi.maitin@mrc.ac.za |
