MANAGING THE SU STRATEGIC FUND
Stellenbosch University Strategic Fund
The SU Strategic Fund focuses on new initiatives that are directly aligned with the vision, mission and core strategic themes of the University, as contained in Vision 2040 and the Strategic Framework. Funds are allocated in respect of the six core strategic themes of the University and the associated institutional goals.
The Division for Institutional Strategy, Research and Analytics houses both the Secretariat for the Fund as well as the Fund Manager, and therefore takes responsibility for its management, administration, and provision of support to stakeholders and applicants. The Strategic Fund Secretariat, supported by the Strategic Fund Manager, manages all operational and administrative processes of the Fund. In this way the division assists the University’s management in aligning strategic funding with the University’s strategic goals.
2026 Strategic Fund Opportunity
- Applications for Category A and Category C.1 are open from Monday 20 April 2026.
- Applications must be submitted electronically via an online platform.
- Please follow the steps below. Note that action no. 3 entails two steps.
| ACTIONS (APPLICANT) | RELEVANT DOCUMENTS AND LINKS | DUE DATE | |
| 1. | Study the Strategic Fund Regulation to familiarise yourself with the criteria for each category that is open for applications. Please note: The Strategic Fund Regulation, currently only available in English, has been renewed. Study the criteria carefully since it may have changed. | Strategic Fund Regulation | |
| 2. | Download the template (in Word format) that is applicable to the category selected in action no. 1 above and complete the document. | Template – Category A (Round 1) Template – Category C.1 (final) | |
| 3. | Please submit your completed application as well as the Word document via the online application portal. Upon submission, the portal will automatically route your application to your RC Head/Dean for approval and comments.
| Link to the online application form | Monday 11 May 2026 at 14:00 |
Timeline for 2026 applications
| DATE | ACTION | |
| 1. | Monday 20 April 2026 | Strategic Fund applications open for Category A (Round 1) and Category C.1 (final). |
| 2. | Monday 11 May 2026 at 14:00 | Deadline for the submission of applications for Category A (Round 1) and Category C.1 (final). |
| 3. | TBC | The Strategic Fund Committee meets and decide which Category A (Round 1) applications advances to Round 2, and which Category C.1 (final) applications are approved. |
| 4. | TBC | Deadline for the submission of applications for Category A (Round 2). |
| 5. | TBC | The Strategic Fund Committee meets and decides which Category A (Round 2) applications are approved. |
Contact details and support
For any queries regarding the Strategic Fund or the application process, please contact the Strategic Fund Manager, Martin de Abreu, at [email protected].
You are also welcome to send an email to set up a meeting to discuss any application-related queries.
Two information sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams where applicants are welcome to ask questions. Please accept the relevant calendar invitation below to join:
- Session 1: TBC
- Session 2: TBC