NRF Sabbaticals

 

— Pre Awards

:How to be nominated
: How to successfully complete and submit the NRF Sabbatical application

— Post Awards

: Conditions of grant, reporting, and financial management

Phase 1: How to be nominated

This short video covers the following:

1. A short introduction to the program

2. The eligibility criteria for the aspiring nominees

3. Expected output

4. The internal nomination process

Below is a process map indicating the steps to be followed to indicate your intent to be nominated as well as the persons responsible for each step. A pdf version is available under the resources section as well as a step-by-step narrative guide.

Resources

Support personnel at DRIS responsible for this call

Ninette Mouton - Designated Authority
Research Grants Manager
Tel: 012 420 3528
Email: [email protected]

Noluthando Zikode - Designated Authority
Research Grants Administrator
Tel: 012 420 5847
Email: [email protected]

Closing dates for nominations (to be confirmed)

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Phase 2: How to successfully complete and submit the NRF Sabbatical application

The resources in phase 2 are only applicable to applicant researchers whose nominations have been approved by the NRF. This phase will cover:

1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE NRF MANDATE, BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAMME, AND THE UP PROCESS TO COMPLETE THE NRF SABBATICAL PROCESS ON THE SYSTEM.

2. LESSONS FROM PREVIOUS SABBATICAL APPLICANTS.

3. TIPS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE NRF SYSTEM.

4. PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES FOR THE INTERNAL REVIEW PANEL.

1. NRF mandate and background on the programme

This presentation will cover:

  • An overview of the Department of Research and Innovation Support (DRIS) and the research support services for researchers
  • An overview of the National Research Foundation (NRF)
  • Background on the Sabbatical programme
  • A discussion of the application process and deadline date

 

The process map below provides a visual step-by-step guide for the application process. A narrative description, as well as pdf version, is available under the resources section.

 

 

Resources

PROCESS MAP OF APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP-BY-STEP NARRATIVE GUIDE OF PROCESS

DRIS MATRIX

APPLICATION FORM 

Sabbaticals Processes Presentation

Deadline dates for 2019 applicants:

Upload completed application onto the NRF system by (Date to be announced).

2. Lessons from previous applicants

Victor Dibane
 

He is currently doing his PhD in Geology. Dibane advises applicants to identify risks and possible set-backs in their applications. Also, 'please find out when your money will be released.'
 
 
Sithembile Mbete

She is currently doing her PhD in Political Sciences. 'The grants has made a world of a difference in my life,' says Mbete. 'It's a shield from all the nonsense.' Mbete advises that the applicants should be prepared for a long application, and that they should establish a rapport with the Research Office - 'Use Ninette.'

Dr Prashilla Soma

Dr Soma received a Sabbatical grant last year. She gives tips on how to 'survive the Sabbatical'. Dr Soma provides some reassuring advice: 'There is life after writing your PhD.'

3. Tips on how to complete the application form

This audio presentation will cover the following:

  • How to create a NRF profile
  • How to link the Sabbatical application form to your profile
  • How to complete the CV section
  • Introduction to the internal review panel
  • Explanation of the electronic submission process

Resources

Please refer to the White Paper For Post School Education and Traning for strategic alignment. 

Deadline dates for 2019 applicants:

Upload completed application onto the NRF system by (Date to be announced).

4. Procedures and deadlines for internal review panel

This audio presentation explains the internal review process.

Resources

Phase 3: Conditions of grant, reporting, and financial management

This phase describes the process after the grant has been awarded. It will cover:

1. THE PROCESS FOR SIGNING THE CONDITIONS OF GRANT AGREEMENT

2. HOW TO ACCESS THE GRANT FUNDING ON THE PEOPLESOFT SYSTEM

3. HOW TO COMPLETE THE REPORT ON THE NRF SYSTEM

Consult the resource section for a step-by-step guide of the process for signing the Conditions of Grant and Reporting.

1. The process for signing the Conditions of Grant agreement

This audio provides a narrative explanation of the process for signing the Conditions of Grant.

This audio provides an overview of the Conditions of Grant agreement. 

Resources

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

STEP-BY-STEP NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

SAMPLE AWARD LETTER

SAMPLE CONDITIONS OF GRANT

NRF LOGO

Contact details of support personnel

Ninette Mouton
Research Grants Manager - Designated Authority
Tel: 012 420 3528
Email: [email protected]

Verna Mulder
Department of Finance
Tel: 012 420 4739
Email: [email protected]

Contact details of faculty accountants
Note: Your faculty accountant is your point of contact for PeopleSoft assistance. CLICK HERE to access their contact details.

Sunette Steynberg - uploading thesis to UP Open Access
Academic Information Services (AIS) 
Tel: 012 420 4790
Email: [email protected]
UP OPEN ACCESS

2. How to access grant funding on PeopleSoft

This series of videos provide a guide on how to access and manage your grant funding on PeopleSoft.

How to access PeopleSoft via the UP intranet/staff portal

This video shows you how to access a cost centre through PeopleSoft.

How to interpret your summary statement

This video shows you how to access and interpret the summary statement. 

How to request and settle an advance

This video shows you how to request and settle an advance.

 

How to settle a claim

This video shows you how to settle a claim on the PeopleSoft system

Resources

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO SETTLE A CLAIM

How to submit and settle an invoice

This audio takes you through the process of submitting and settling an invoice. 

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT AND SETTLE AN INVOICE

How to generate a receipt

This audio takes you through the process of generating a receipt after you have received your purchase order and invoice from the supplier.

 

Resources

To verify which suppliers are on UP's SUPPLIER DATABASE, contact:

Renziana Viljoen
Tel: 012 420 5489
Fax: 012 420 3503
Email: [email protected]

Note: Your Faculty Accountant is your point of contact for assistance with the PeopleSoft system.

CONTACT DETAILS of the Faculty Accountants

3. How to complete the report on the NRF system

This video will provide you with an overview of where to access the report and some general guidelines on filling out the report. 

Resource

EXAMPLE OF REPORT

 

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