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International research visibility
Your research is positioned within IFSPD Europe's global institutional framework — recognised across diplomacy, sustainability and innovation sectors.
🇺🇳 IFSPD Europe Programme · UN ECOSOC Consultative Status
Research
GRIP — Global Research & Innovation Programme
An internationally recognised research pathway connecting South African practitioners to global institutions, peer networks and publication opportunities — delivered in South Africa by KASI through its IIMSTC partnership.
Delivered through
IFSPD Europe
IIMSTC
UN ECOSOC consultative status
Knowledge And Skills International (SA)
Programme Overview
What is GRIP?
750+
Active international participants
UN ECOSOC
Consultative status via IFSPD Europe
4+
Continents represented
Programme Highlights
What participants gain.
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Mentored research project
Work on a structured, mentored research inquiry in your area of professional practice. Guidance from IIMSTC and KASI facilitators throughout.
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Institutional recognition
Receive IIMSTC and IFSPD Europe recognition on completion. Participation logged in the international learner community of 750+ practitioners.
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Publication opportunities
Strong research projects may be recommended for publication or presentation within the IFSPD Europe network (which holds UN ECOSOC consultative status) and related channels.
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Global practitioner network
Connect with peers, researchers and institutional leaders across the GRIP international cohort — diplomacy, health, technology and development sectors.
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Delivered digitally
Fully online. No travel required. Designed for working professionals who want international academic depth without leaving their practice.
Programme Pathway
How GRIP fits into your development.
GRIP is designed to complement, not compete with, your NQF Level 5 qualification pathway. Many KASI learners complete both — the PM NQF L5 for local professional recognition, and GRIP for international research visibility.
Recommended sequence
Step 1
Enrol in PM NQF L5
Step 2
Begin GRIP in parallel
Step 3
Complete research project
Step 4
IIMSTC + IFSPD recognition
Who It's For
GRIP is for practitioners who want more than a local credential.
Working professionals seeking international academic visibility alongside their SA qualification
Researchers and innovators in any discipline — health, technology, education, infrastructure
Organisations wanting international programme positioning for their staff development portfolio
Enquire About GRIP
Ready to build your international research profile?
GRIP enrolment is by enquiry. Contact us to discuss your research focus and confirm intake.