Opportunities

We welcome enquiries about studying reptiles and amphibians from academics of all levels. This page serves to inform you of exciting prospective projects and funding opportunities. We have a wide range of projects using reptiles or amphibians as the subjects of study in Invasion, Evolution and Conservation. If you have any ideas, we'd like to hear from you, so get in touch.

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DAAD-RISE opportunity

Are you a German student who wants to spend up to 3 months working in South Africa?

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Population genetics of Cape frogs

South Africa has an amazing diversity of frogs, but those from the Cape region...

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Other Opportunities

Find out about post-doctoral and funding projects

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Life Histories of Amphibians in Deserts

Amphibians have an amazing range of life-histories from those that deposit thousands of eggs...

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The Future of Frog Monitoring using Calls

This project seeks to develop a new technique in monitoring frog calls using call data...

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Exploring the Dispersal Patterns of Domestic Exotic: Xenopus laevis

he African Clawed Frog, Xenopus laevis, is one of the world's most widely distributed amphibian...

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Differentiating the dietary niche of fish and aquatic frogs

The African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis) is one of the world's most widely distributed amphibians...

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Funding Opportunities

NRF Freestanding Bursaries - South African Students only. Call usually closes in August each year. Visit the NRF website for more information. The South African NRF does hold some opportunities for collaborative funding.

Claude Leon Foundation - This foundation funds both South African and foreign postdoctoral scientists, who should increase the volume and quantity of research output, transfer technical skills and generally enhance the research culture.

The Royal Society in the UK

Marie Curie Outgoing International Fellowships

Or you could consider crowdfunding your own project...

Most of the funding for visiting academics will be from the visitor's own country. You should contact your research council and ask for South African bilateral funding possibilities.