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Figure 24: NRF-rated researchers by gender, 2020–2024
Regarding gender, Figure 24 shows that the number of female-rated researchers increased by 3 from 2023 to 2024, with women comprising 26% of all researchers in 2024. This reflected a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
RESEARCH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS – INTERNAL
FUNDING
The primary objective of Research Capacity Development (RCD) funding is to facilitate and enhance the growth of research capacity and scientific leadership within the University setting. As detailed in Table 8, various sources of funding support different RCD initiatives. In 2024 financing for these initiatives was derived from the University Capacity Development Grant (UCDG) as well as additional University funding.
Table 9: Grants and internal funding 2024
NO.
TYPE OF GRANT
NO. OF GRANTS ALLOCATED
TOTAL RAND VALUE
SOURCE OF FUNDS
1
Academic Exchange/Mobility Grants
5
199,600.00
UCDG
2
Advancing Women in Research & Innovation Programme
7
R387,000.00
UCDG
3
Emerging Research Grants
9
R555,500.00
UCDG
4
Research Focus Area Funding
17
R1,360,000.00
UCDG
SUB-TOTAL
38
R2,502,100.00
UCDG
5
Conference funding
113
R3,106,427.05
DUT
6
Conference sponsorship
2
R100,000
DUT
SUB-TOTAL
115
R3,206,427.05
DUT
GRAND TOTAL
153
R5,708,527.05
UCDG+DUT
56
DUT ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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