The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) New Frontiers Research Award 2024 is a five-year award worth R1.5 million per annum.

This award recognizes the efforts of early-to-mid-career researchers in South Africa who are committed to building high-performance research teams.

The award aims to provide researchers with the freedom and flexibility to pursue their research without bureaucratic constraints, enabling them to produce significant work and gain international recognition.

Scope of Work

The OMT New Frontiers Research Award supports research projects conducted at recognized research institutions in South Africa.

The award encourages applications from all disciplines and prioritizes innovative research with a clear vision and a focus on building a collaborative research team.

The research must have relevance to South Africa, as well as regional or global significance.

Eligibility

The award is open to researchers based in South Africa who are committed to collaboration and have a proven research track record combined with leadership experience.

The OMT encourages applications from all disciplines and seeks to support forward-thinking individuals with a clear research vision.

Budget and Duration

The OMT New Frontiers Research Award provides a total of R7.5 million over five years, with an annual allocation of R1.5 million.

Additional Information

The application process is entirely online, and incomplete or emailed submissions will not be considered. Finalist candidates will be invited for interviews in early 2025. The award is granted at the discretion of the OMT Trustees.

Key Dates

The deadline for submitting concept notes is September 30, 2024.

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