South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP)- Knowledge advancement and support; Framework document 2021-2023

Abstract

Funding instrument description. SANAP is a region-specific, theme-driven funding instrument which supports research in the Southern Ocean, including the Prince Edward Islands, and in Antarctica. As a competitive funding instrument, the chief eligibility criteria are: Research in the geographic region of the Southern Ocean, including the Prince Edward Islands, and / or in Antarctica Alignment with the research themes as detailed in the South African Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Plan (2014-2024) Scientific merit and quality of the research proposal Evidence of associated human capacity development

SANAP research addresses the research themes detailed in the South African Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Plan (2014-2024), and is underpinned by the overarching South African Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy (MARS) of 2015. The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Plan (hereafter “the Research Plan”) is focused on an integrative systems approach to understanding the evolution of the earth systems and ecosystems in the 21st Century. The Research Plan provides the overarching framework of operations for SANAP research activities, and follows the integrated progression from Earth Systems to Ecosystems to Human Systems in the research themes. Human activities and socio-political complexities in this international arena are of equal importance1. Specific research themes detailed in the Research Plan are: Earth Systems Living Systems Human Enterprise Innovation: Southern Ocean and Antarctic technology and engineering