The list of declared research institutions and the criteria for definition as one have been published in terms of the National Research Foundation Act (NRF) (1998) as amended by the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (2011).
The declaration of the institutions listed in the schedule is necessary for purposes of the definition of “research institution” in the NRF Act in the context of direct funding provided by the foundation.
The scope of the declaration excludes the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) which is a component of the NRF whose mandate is not research.
Source: www.sabinetlaw.co.za
