Overview The National Nanotechnology Equipment Programme (NNEP) forms part of the implementation of the National Nanotechnology Strategy (NNS), which is directed at positioning South Africa as a player in this rapidly advancing area of science and technology by supporting the acquisition, upgrade or development of research equipment for the analysis and characterisation of nanomaterials. |
Objectives |
The primary objectives of the NNEP are to:
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Eligibility Criteria |
Individual researchers must meet the following eligibility criteria:
The total grant value for the proposed equipment should not be less than R1 000 000. The NRF contribution will not exceed R10 000 000 inclusive of a three-year maintenance contract with the service provider of choice. These values must be in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). The Institution at which the applicant is employed must be committed to a 2:1 (NRF: Institution) funding contribution with the NRF. However, in the case of historically disadvantaged institutions, that are under-resourced, the institutional contribution is negotiable. ** The Nanotechnology Innovation Centres based at the Council for Mineral Technologies (Mintek) and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are excluded from NNEP as they receive funds directly from the Department of Science and Technology. Applications must be endorsed by the researcher’s institution/s' designated authority. |