Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award 2024 (up to R2.5 million)

The Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award is the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s most prestigious award. It recognises the endeavours of world-class researchers and has helped fund critical and important research that has far-reaching impact.

Harry Oppenheimer’s enduring legacy underscores a profound belief in the transformative power of ideas and the impact that thoughtful, innovative scholarship can have on society. Established in 2001, the Harry Oppenheimer Award was created to honor his significant contributions to the realms of human and intellectual development. This prestigious award reflects Oppenheimer’s commitment to advancing scholarship and fostering groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to reshape our understanding of the world. The award is designed to provide exceptional academics with the freedom and flexibility to explore and develop their most ambitious ideas. It acknowledges that true intellectual progress often requires space and resources to think beyond conventional boundaries and to pursue innovative projects that might otherwise be constrained by the limitations of traditional funding sources. By supporting scholars who are driven by bold ideas, the award aims to encourage a culture of exploration and inquiry that can lead to transformative breakthroughs.

Recipients of the Harry Oppenheimer Award are granted the opportunity to elevate their research and intellectual pursuits to new heights. The award recognizes that the path to significant scholarly contributions is often non-linear and that the most impactful ideas require a supportive environment to flourish. Therefore, it is not merely a financial award but a testament to the value placed on intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.

In essence, the Harry Oppenheimer Award embodies the belief that supporting visionary academics can lead to profound advancements in various fields of study. It continues to inspire and empower scholars to push the boundaries of their disciplines, ultimately contributing to a more informed and enlightened society.

Award of Harry Oppenheimer

• The award has a monetary value of R2.5 million.

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Eligibility for Harry Oppenheimer

• Open to scholars of the highest calibre who are engaged in cutting-edge and internationally significant research that has particular application to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, research and development in South Africa and beyond.
• They encourage applications from all disciplines. Over the years, they have awarded excellence in the fields from biochemistry and biology, to engineering, history, immunology, mathematics, neuropsychology, philosophy and ethics, to zoology.

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Application

Only applications or nominations submitted via the application portal will be considered. No incomplete or emailed submissions will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates should be available for interviews in the first quarter of 2024. Awards are made at the discretion of the Trustees.

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