CSUR funding is available in 3-year cycles and projects will be approved for funding for one cycle, on a competitive basis, following a peer-review process. Applications must be submitted to the NRF electronically at the beginning of a 3-year cycle. If a grantholder acquires a valid NRF rating whilst in the Programme, funding will be provided until the end of the funding cycle and no further applications will be considered unless the grantholder loses his/her valid rating. Funding decisions are based upon a rigorous peer review process and is made by the Knowledge Fields Development (KFD) Executive Director.

CSUR is a very small but highly competitive Programme.

Aim:
The aim of the CSUR Programme is to provide support to researchers who do not hold a
current NRF rating at the time of submitting a CSUR application or receiving a grant if successful.

Eligibility:
· Applications are invited from researchers who do not hold a NRF rating and do not receive support from the Thuthuka or RNA Programmes.
· Involvement of women, black and disabled researchers and students within the proposed project is highly encouraged.
· Grantholders may not hold an NRF grant and an NRF bursary concurrently.

How To:
· Access the electronic system at /nrfinterim.nrf.ac.za  
· Applicants who are registered on NRF Online do not have to re-register, but can access the application form by using their existing NRF Online registration details.
· Proposals should be well detailed to facilitate efficient assessment thereof by peers.
· Budgets should be realistic with detailed motivations and adherence to budget guidelines.
· Detailed motivations are required for conference attendance, study or training visits and visiting scientists.
· The NRF will support research equipment in this Programme, to a maximum total value of R200 000. These items should not include standard laboratory equipment.
· Applicants are not eligible for staff development grants for themselves.
· All applications must be validated by the Research Office.
· UP's closing date for internal evaluation is 4 July 2011
· Institutional internal deadlines and NRF closing dates and policies must be strictly