National Research Foundation (South Africa)
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South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) is the intermediary agency between the policies and strategies of the Government of South Africa and South Africa's research institutions.
Intermediary agency between the Government of South Africa and South Africa's research institutions
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 NRF Headquarters in Pretoria, South Africa | |
| Abbreviation | NRF |
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| Formation | April 1, 1999; 24 years ago (1999-04-01) |
| Type | Governmental |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Funding and research in South Africa |
| Headquarters | NRF Building, CSIR Complex, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria |
Region served | South Africa |
Official language | English |
| Leader | Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo |
Parent organisation | Department of Science and Innovation |
| Website | www |
It was established on 1 April 1999 as an autonomous statutory body in accordance with the National Research Foundation Act. Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the National Research Foundation of South Africa with effect from 1 April 2021. The NRF Board is chaired by Dr Nompumelelo Obokoh.[1]