Financing South African higher education (HE) and research in theoretical perspective The new funding framework for HE and other interventions from actors in the National System for Innovation, especially the NRF, confirm that, internationally, government allocations to the HE sector consists of – Block grants (based on formulas) to support teaching, research and other operational costs – Allocations to support loan schemes for students – Ad hoc, earmarked and/or competitive allocations
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