Overview
The European Research Council (ERC) and the South African Department for Science and Innovation (DSI) signed an agreement in December 1996, to encourage, develop and facilitate access to research opportunities between the DSI and the ERC.
This initiative gives the possibility to researchers supported by the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) Research Career Advancement Fellowships and the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships the opportunity to temporarily join ERC research teams based in Europe, facilitating cooperation in similar areas of research or on topics of mutual interest. This arrangement is part of the ERC’s global outreach strategy that aims to make Europe a hub for research talent.
ESASTAP is a collaboration between the Department of Science and Innovation, partnering member states and the European Commission. The programme’s main objective is to strengthen ties within the field of science, technology and innovation. Funding for projects, mainly sourced from both the Department of Science and Innovation of the Republic of South Africa and the European Commission.