Stellenbosch University (SU) is calling on researchers to apply for once-off limited Subcommittee A special funding for COVID-19 research projects.

Full-time permanent staff in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Law, Theology, Economic and Management Sciences and Military Science are eligible to apply for funding. Well-motivated applications from staff in the professional support divisions will also be considered.

As limited funding is available for this call, only small projects can be supported. Seed funding for larger projects, that will have a reasonable chance of raising further funding from other sources, may also be considered.

A total of R300 000 has been set aside for this call and a maximum of R30 000 will be awarded per grant.

Applicants must make sure that their research project is directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, has outstanding quality and can have an impact beyond academia.

Researchers are required to give an abstract of the research project, details of the research, research budget and attach a CV focused on their research track record over the past five years, to the application.

The closing date for applications is 22 May 2020. Unfortunately, the processing of applications and the amount of time required for evaluation by the committee make it impossible to accept late applications. Results will be made available by 3 June 2020.

Successful applicants will have access to the funds immediately after approval by the committee and projects must be completed by December 2021.

Application forms are available and must be submitted by email to Mrs Shannon Faro at [email protected].