ESASTAPWELCOME TOStrengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa
UPCOMING EVENTSCONNECT WITH USWe organise brokerage events where South African and European researchers and innovators connect
COLLABORATIONVIEW OPPORTUNITIES FORWith our global partnerships, we facilitate collaboration opportunities for entities and researchers in South Africa

Open Calls

ONWARD calls in 2026 – deadline 1 September 2026

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ONWARD Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) as well as Conference Grants are open till 1 September 2026.
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EDCTP Prizes 2027 – Deadline 2 September 2026

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Applications for the EDCTP Prizes 2027 are now open. Recognising excellence in global health research and leadership.
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Partner Search

There are a number of partner search tools available for South Africans to find partners and collaborators.

Upcoming events

World Science Forum 2026

The World Science Forum 2026 will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 10 to 13 November 2026.

Open calls

ONWARD calls in 2026 – deadline 1 September 2026

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ONWARD Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) as well as Conference Grants are open till 1 September 2026.
Read more

EDCTP Prizes 2027 – Deadline 2 September 2026

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Applications for the EDCTP Prizes 2027 are now open. Recognising excellence in global health research and leadership.
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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships – Deadline 9 September 2026

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The 2026 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships is now open.
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About ESASTAP

Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa (ESASTAP) was launched during the sixth European Union Framework Programme (the main EU funding instrument for research and innovation) to promote, facilitate and coordinate research, development and innovation (RDI) cooperation between South Africa and the European Union in areas of common interest. ESASTAP is a collaboration between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, partnering member states and the European Commission.

Upcoming events

World Science Forum 2026

The World Science Forum 2026 will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 10 to 13 November 2026.
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Africa Science Diplomacy Conference 2026

The inaugural Africa Science Diplomacy Conference will take place from 30 November to 1 December 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Science Forum South Africa 2026

The Science Forum South Africa 2026 will take place from 2 – 4 December 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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ESASTAP is a collaboration between the Department of Science, Technology 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, Technology and Innovation of the Republic of South Africa and the European Commission.

CONTACT US

Email: contact@esastap.org.za

NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS

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