| Title | Full Name | Division/Faculty |
Research Associates for the Centre at University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Prof | M. Nkondo | African Indigenous Knowledge Systems |
| Prof |
P. Tongoona | Plant Breeder |
| Prof | A. Bogale | Food Security |
| Prof | J. Derera | Plant Breeder |
| Prof | F. Frescura | Architecture |
| Prof | V. Chikoko | Educational Governance |
| Prof | N. Mkhize | Psychology |
| Prof | S. Ngubane | African Language (IsiZulu) |
| Prof | N. Hlongwa | African Language (IsiZulu) |
| Prof | T. Morkrieh | Bio-resources Engineering |
| Prof | S. Mukaratirwa | Biological and Conservation Sciences |
| Dr | E. Wale Zegeye | Agricultural Economics |
| Dr | J.M. Chitja | Food Security |
| Dr | U. Kolanisi | Food Security |
| Dr | A.D. Odindo | Crop Science |
| Dr | M. Siwela | Food Science and Technology |
| Dr | F. Ruffin | Governance and Leadership |
| Dr | L.R. Maharaj | Educational Philosophy |
| Dr | M.F. Murove | Philosophy and Ethics |
| Dr | L. Rushubirwa | African Languages (Kiswahili) |
| Dr | R. Street | Traditional Medicine |
| Ms | J. Myeza | Knowledge Management |
| Mr | M. Nlooto | Pharmacology |
Research Associates for the Centre at North-West University |
| Prof | S.A. Materechera | Faculty of Agriculture, Science & Technology (FAST), IKS Centre |
| Prof | O.J. Olovu | School of Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Law |
| Prof | B. Mbenga | Department of History, Faculty of Human & Social Sciences |
| Prof | M. Syakalima | Animal Health Programme, FAST |
| Prof | P.F. Iya | IKS Centre, FAST |
| Ms | N. Bokaba | Technology Transfer & Innovation Support Office, Institutional Office |
| Prof | O.O. Babalola | Biological Science, School of Environmental & Health Sciences, FAST |
| Mr | T.M. Koitsiwe | IKS Centre, FAST |
| Ms | A. Cronje | Academic Development Centre |
Research Associates for the Centre at University of Limpopo |
| Prof | T.M. Khomo | Faculty of Managament & Law |
| Prof | R.J. Singh | Department of Research Development and Administration |
| Dr | S.A. Dseagu | Faculty of Science & Agriculture |
| Prof | S.M. Dippenaar | Faculty of Science & Agriculture |
| Prof | L.J. Mampuru | Faculty of Humanities |
| Prof | T. Sodi | Faculty of Science & Agriculture |
| Prof | P. Masoko | Faculty of Humanities |
| Prof | N.A. Milubi | Faculty of Humanities |
| Dr | J.C. Makhubele | Faculty of Humanities |
| Dr | A. Dhliwayo | Faculty of Humanities |
| Prof | S.L. Sithole | Faculty of Humanities |
| Prof | R.N. Madadzhe | Faculty of Humanities |
| Prof | S.N.C. Mokgoatsana | Faculty of Humanities |
| Ms | S.A. Rankoana | Faculty of Humanities |
Research Associate for the Centre at University of South Africa |
| Prof | L.J. Teffo | Institute for African Renaissance |
| Prof | C.A. Odora-Hoppers | DST-NRF South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Development Education |
| Prof | S.Y. Boateng | Institute for African Renaissance Studies (IARS) |
| Dr | M. Masekoameng | Animal and Agriculture Department |
| Prof | P. Higgs | Assistance for DST-NRF SARChI Chair in Development Education |
| Prof | S.J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni | Archie Mafeje Research Institute, UNISA |
| Prof | K.M. Masemola | College of Human Sciences |
Research Associates for the Centre at University of Venda |
| Prof | V.O. Netshandama | Community Engagement |
| Dr | G.I. Ekosse | Director Research |
| Prof | J. Francis | Centre for Rural Development |
| Prof | M. Makgopa | Mathivha Centre for African Languages |
| Prof | R. Molapo | Department of Development Studies |
| Prof | A.G. Mchau | School of Agriculture |
| Dr | E. Kunjeku | Department of Plant Production |
| Dr | M.P. Masipa | Family Ecology |
| Dr | M. Mashamba | Department of Psychology |
| Prof | M.C. Selepe | Student Counselling & Development |
| Ms | M. Raphalalani | Mathivha Centre for African Languages |
| Adv | P. Matshidze | Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems |
| Dr | P. Tshisikhawe | Department of Botany |
| Dr | M. Ligavha | Department of Botany |
| Dr | M. Makatu | Department of Psychology |
| Dr | R. Lebsese | Department of Advanced Nursing |
| Ms | C. Nesamvuni | Department of Food Science |
| Mr | E. Kgatla | Department of Food Science & Technology |
| Ms | E. Ramaite | Centre for Indigenous Music & Oral History |
| Ms | M. Sadiki | Department of Communications & Applied Languages |
| Ms | T.J. Mudau | Institute of Gender & Youth Studies |
| Ms | V. Mudau | Department of Geography |