The NRF and SASOL invite applications for the NRF-SASOL YAAP Programme 2026.The NRF-SASOL Young Academics Accelerator Programme (YAAP) is open to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents who are employed full-time at one of the 26 public universities in South Africa, or on a fixed-term appointment that extends for the full grant period plus one additional year.
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Applicants must align their research proposals with one of the following themes:
Environmental Sustainability (e.g. Water, Coal, Air, Waste);
Clean Energy Solutions (e.g. Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Energy and Power System Modelling, Techno-economic Modelling).
Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals Production (e.g. CO2 Capture, DAC, Fischer-Tropsch (FT), CO2 Utilisation and Conversion).
Sustainable Feedstock (e.g. Green H2 Development, Biomass); and
Electrification of Industry Processes.
FUNDING TRACK:
PhD Track: Specifically for applicants intending to obtain a doctoral degree within the funding period.
GRANT VALUES FOR 2026
| Line Items | Period of Support | Maximum amount of support per annum (Rand) |
|---|---|---|
| Running expenses | Three Years | R150 000 pa |
| Lecturer replacement costs | R100 000 pa | |
| Local and international travel | R50 000 pa | |
| Sub-total | R300 000 pa |
QUERIES:
Ms Nozine Ngeketo at [email protected]
Applicants should consult their institution for their internal closing dates.
For more information: Visit the website for NRF-SASOL Young Academics Accelerator Programme (YAAP) 2026
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