The National Research Foundation's rating system is central to its goal of building a globally competitive science system in South Africa. 

UCT currently holds 62% of the NRF’s P-rated researchers. A P-rating is given to young researchers, usually younger than 35 years, who have the potential to become leaders in their field.

For more information on the NRF ratings, visit the NRF website.

Name Department Faculty
Associate Professor Jessica Auerbach Graduate School of Business Faculty of Commerce
Dr Jan Buys Department of Computer Science Faculty of Science
Dr Mubeen Goolam Human Biology Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr Jesse Heyninck Department of Computer Science Faculty of Science
Dr Itumeleng Monageng Astronomy Faculty of Science
Dr Ryan Nefdt Philosophy Faculty of Humanities
Dr Rosalie Tostevin Geological Sciences Faculty of Science
Dr Christopher Trisos African Climate and Development Initiative Faculty of Science