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P E R FOR M A NC E I N FOR M A T I ON

PROGRAMME 2

Lead the generation of Impact Statement
new knowledge and funding Promote the improvement of health and quality of
of research life and the advancement of science in South Africa
through research.

Measuring Outcomes
BASELINE FIVE-YEAR
SP TARGET
(2020/21 – (2025/2026
OUTCOME OUTCOME INDICATOR 2024/25) – 2029/30)
2.1. To produce and promote 2.1.1. Number of accepted and/or published 3 550 4 975
scientific excellence conference proceedings, abstracts, journal
and the reputation articles, book chapters and books by
of South African health SAMRC affiliated and funded authors
research
2.1.2. Number of accepted and/or published 930 1 320
conference proceedings, abstracts,
journal articles, book chapters and
books by SAMRC grant-holders with
acknowledgement of the SAMRC support
2.2. To provide leadership in 2.2.1. Number of accepted and/or published 1 925 2 650
the generation of new conference proceedings, abstracts, journal
knowledge in health articles, book chapters and books where
the first and/or last author is affiliated to
the SAMRC

2.3. To provide funding for 2.3.1. Number of research grants funded 750 1 050
the conduct of health by the SAMRC
research

PROGRAMME 3

Supporting health innovation and Impact Statement
technology development through To support a thriving health innovation ecosystem,
developing impactful health solutions for South
funding to improve health
Africa, Africa, and beyond.

Measuring Outcomes
BASELINE FIVE-YEAR
SP TARGET
(2020/21 – (2025/2026
OUTCOME OUTCOME INDICATOR 2024/25) – 2029/30)
3.1 To support the 3.1.1 Number of innovation and technology 20 190
development of projects funded by the SAMRC aimed at
innovations and developing, testing and/or implementing
technologies aimed at new or improved health solutions
improving health
3.2 To develop innovations 3.2.1 Number of innovation disclosures made 5 5
and technologies aimed by the SAMRC employees and students
at improving health

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