The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is the largest research institute in Africa focusing on the social sciences and humanities, it has served South Africa for more than 50 years.
The Human Sciences Research Council is an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation under the National Government of South Africa.
The Human Sciences Research Council produces and disseminates knowledge that contributes to policies and programmes to alleviate poverty, reduce inequality, and stimulate innovations for employment creation.
More than knowledge production, the Human Sciences Research Council works towards the uptake of research for policy and impact.
Collaborations and partnerships are critical and include local, regional and international public, private and community entities.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chief Executive Officer
- Prof Nicasius Achu Check (Acting Executive Head: AISA)
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
- Dr Glenda Kruss van der Heever (Acting Deputy CEO: Research and Executive Head: CeSTII)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X41, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 302 2000 |
| Website: | hsrc.ac.za |
