Cape Peninsula University Research Fund

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Purpose: The purpose of the University Research Fund is:

To assist in stimulating and promoting the research culture within the institution,
To provide research running costs for further qualifications or free standing research projects.
Fund Application Eligibility Criteria:
All CPUT permanent staff and those appointed on contracts of two (2) years or more,
All Postgraduate students whose research projects are linked to their supervisor’s research grant,
Current NRF grant holders (IRDP, Thuthuka) are NOT eligible to apply for URF. Prioritization:
Applications are individually assessed on merit and will be prioritized according to the following factors:
Development status of the applicant.
Scientific merit of the application.
Track record of applicant with respect to delivery of projected research outputs.
Source of other funding and support.
Application:
Applicants should complete the attached form/s
First-time applicants should submit the completed URF application form (F1) only.
Continuing applicants should submit both the application form (F1) and progress report (F3).
Postgraduate students should submit the application form (F1A) only.
Completed applications must be submitted to Faculty Research Co-ordinators.
Only applications endorsed by the Faculty will be accepted by the Research Department.
All URF applications submitted to Research Office MUST have evidence of ethical clearance attached.Deadlines: 31st August.
For more information and application, visit: Cape Peninsula University Research Fund Website