The SAMRC was established in 1969 and is dedicated to improving the health of people in South Africa, through, inter alia, research, innovation, development, and technolo

For Years 2022/2023

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) 2022/23 Annual Performance Plan (APP) is drawn from the 2020/21 – 2024/25 Strategic Plan.

Advancing Life, the SAMRC’s external newsletter, aims to share with stakeholders organisational news, achievements and highlights and the positive impact the SAMRC has on the lives of people living

For the Fiscal Years 2020/21 - 2024/25

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) provides leadership to medical research in South Africa.

The mandate of the SAMRC is legislated in terms of the Medical Research Act, 1991 (Act No. 58 of 1991) (“the SAMRC Act”).

The mandate of the SAMRC is legislated in terms of the Medical Research Act, 1991 (Act No. 58 of 1991) (“the SAMRC Act”).