The HSRC was established in 1968 as South Africa’s statutory research agency and has grown to become a dedicated research institute in the social sciences and humanities on the African continent, doing public research in areas that are crucial to development.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en
- Address:
- 134 Pretorius Street Pretoria South Africa 0002
- Country:
- South Africa
- Sub-region:
- Southern Africa
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
South Africa
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
1968
Age (years)
Human Sciences Research Council
South Africa average
Global average
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): Professor Leickness Simbayi (Acting CEO)
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Prof Crain Soudien (CEO)
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): Professor Leickness Simbayi (Acting CEO)
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Prof Crain Soudien (CEO)
Leader gender: Male
Social
Likes (2022)
Human Sciences Research Council
South Africa average
Global average
Likes (2021)
Human Sciences Research Council
Likes (2019)
Human Sciences Research Council
Followers (2022)
Human Sciences Research Council
South Africa average
Global average
Followers (2021)
Human Sciences Research Council
Followers (2019)
Human Sciences Research Council
Followers (2019)
Human Sciences Research Council
South Africa average
Global average
Data notes
Last updated: 08/06/2021
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Suggested by Multilateral Organisation experts
Notes: Professor Leickness Simbayi is the Acting CEO since April 1, 2021.
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Suggested by Multilateral Organisation experts
Notes: Professor Leickness Simbayi is the Acting CEO since April 1, 2021.
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