Call for proposals: CSIR Rental Pool Programme 2026/27
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting proposals for the Rental Pool Programme (RPP) for the 2026/27 financial year. Funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and managed by the CSIR, this initiative aims to stimulate and expand laser and laser-based applications research within South Africa's research community. The programme’s objective is to boost the National System of Innovation and nurture the next generation of photonics technology researchers.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting proposals for the Rental Pool Programme (RPP) for the 2026/27 financial year. Funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and managed by the CSIR, this initiative aims to stimulate and expand laser and laser-based applications research within South Africa's research community. The programme’s objective is to boost the National System of Innovation and nurture the next generation of photonics technology researchers. Click here for more information.
Documents to download
- Call for proposals: CSIR Rental Pool Programme 2026/27
- Rental pool programme manual
- Rental pool programme new research application form