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E-Waste Disposal – Responsible disposal now available
-Several departments have indicated that they require assistance with the disposal of E-Waste. If your office or laboratory has any electronic or electrical devices no longer in use — including outdated computers, used batteries, or damaged printers — please complete the form via the link below.
Please note that photos of the E-Waste items must be attached to the form when submitting your request.
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Funding Opportunity Announcement | Wellcome: Career Development Awards-July 2026
-(https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-career-development-awards)
Wellcome is soliciting applications for their Career Development Awards scheme. Mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders are eligible to apply. Through this scheme they will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work, and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and wellbeing. By the end of the award, successful candidates should have achieved international standing in their area of research.
Eligibility:
Mid-Career researchers
Award details:
Up to eight years and applicants may request a salary.
Download the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval
Funder deadline:
Three deadlines annually, with the next one for 2026 being 28 July.
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Funding Opportunity Announcement | Wellcome: Discovery Awards
-(https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-discovery-awards)
Wellcome is soliciting applications for their Discovery Awards scheme from established researchers and teams from any discipline. Researchers who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to actively promote a diverse, inclusive and supportive research environment within their team and across their organisation.
Eligibility:
Established researchers
Award details:
Up to eight years of project expenses.
Download the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval
Funder deadline:
Three deadlines annually, with the next one for 2026 being 22 September.