Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Research Grants Management Unit

The Research Grants Management Unit (RGMU) plays a pivotal role in supporting the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) research community by facilitating access to both internal and external funding opportunities. The unit is dedicated to empowering researchers, particularly early career, emerging, and established researchers through targeted financial support that advances research excellence and capacity development across the university.

RGMU provides internal funding to support a wide range of research activities, including:

• Participation in academic conferences.
• Development of collaborative research initiatives.
• Procurement of research materials and supplies.
• Completion of postgraduate qualifications (Master’s and Doctoral degrees) for CPUT staff members.

In addition to internal support, RGMU actively promotes and assists researchers in identifying and applying for prestigious national and international funding opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, grants offered by:

• National Research Foundation (NRF)
• Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
• Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)
• South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
• Wellcome Trust and other global funding bodies

By aligning funding opportunities with the strategic research priorities of the university, RGMU ensures that researchers are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to scientific innovation, socio-economic development, and global research impact.

Internal and external funding opportunities

Internal funding opportunities

Internal funding opportunities comprise four key institutional programmes aimed at advancing research and academic development. These are the Conference Committee (ConfCom), the Consolidated Research Fund (CRF), the Improvement of Qualifications Programme (IQP), and the Research Exchange Programme (REP). Each initiative serves a specific purpose in fostering scholarly engagement, capacity building, and international collaboration within the academic community.

All applications and progress reports must be submitted online on the Converis Grants Management System, accessible at https://satn.converis.clarivate.com/converis, to ensure streamlined processing, accurate tracking, and funding compliance.

There are currently no open calls.

Staff

For guidance and support related to funding opportunities, please contact the staff listed below. They are equipped to assist with identifying suitable opportunities, navigating application processes, and addressing any related queries.

Ms Pumza Makaula
Research Grants Manager
MakaulaP@cput.ac.za

Ms Shafeeqa Hendricks
Research Grants Officer
HendricksS@cput.ac.za

Nosipho Tata
HSRC Intern
TataN@cput.ac.za