Instructions for Submitting Your Annual Progress Report for GENUS Grants

Reporting Guidelines by Grant Type:

Honours Grant

• Duration: 1 year
• Report Due: 22 November of the active grant year

• Publications and Proceedings: Include PDFs of any publications and conference proceedings from the previous October to this November in your progress report. Please rename publications with your surname, year and the journal/conference name.

Masters Grant

• Duration: 2 years
• Report Due: Annually by 22 November
• Publications and Proceedings: Include PDFs of any publications and conference proceedings from the previous November to this October this year in your progress report. PDFs of all research articles (published and accepted), books, book chapters and conference abstracts from November last year to October this year. When submitting your label your documents as follows: surname_year_journal or conference name.

Doctoral Grant

• Duration: 3 years
• Report Due: Annually by 22 November
• Publications and Proceedings: Include PDFs of any publications and conference proceedings from the previous November to this October this year in your progress report. PDFs of all research articles (published and accepted), books, book chapters and conference abstracts from November last year to October this year. When submitting your label your documents as follows: surname_year_journal or conference name.

Research and ‘We Dig Fossils’ Grant

• Duration: 2 years
• Report Due: Annually by 22 November
• Publications and Proceedings:
• Include PDFs of any publications and conference proceedings from the previous November to this October this year in your progress report. PDFs of all research articles (published and accepted), books, book chapters and conference abstracts from November last year to October this year. When submitting your label your documents as follows: surname_year_journal or conference name.
• Financial Information: Provide a detailed summary of grant fund usage. Ensure verification by signing the cash flow sheet with your department’s Financial Officer, Administrator, or Business Manager.

Seed Grant

• Duration: Variable (length of the project)
• Report Due: Annually by 22 November

• Publications and Proceedings: Include PDFs of any publications and conference proceedings from the previous November to this October this year in your progress report. PDFs of all research articles (published and accepted), books, book chapters and conference abstracts from November last year to October this year. When submitting your label your documents as follows: surname_year_journal or conference name.

• Financial Information: Provide a detailed summary of grant fund usage. Ensure verification by signing the cash flow sheet with your department’s Financial Officer, Administrator, or Business Manager.

Submission Process

• Where to Send Reports: Please email your completed reports to info.genus@wits.ac.za
• Subject Line: Use the following format for the subject line of your email: Surname 2024 Progress Report
• File Naming: Please name your submission file appropriately. Name your report document file as follows: “[Surname]_[Initials]_[Year]_APR.pdf”

Important: Late or Missed Submissions

Failure to submit your report and the required documents by the deadline may jeopardize your eligibility for future funding or lead to the suspension of your current grant. To maintain your good standing with GENUS, please ensure that all required documentation is submitted promptly by the 22nd of November each year.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact the GENUS support team.

Download the relevant APR template below.