University of Ghana is excited to inform you about the invitation for applications for the allocation of four MPhil II Scholarships within the extensive theme of women’s leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) domains.
Each scholarship pertains to a single academic year, addressing Part II of the MPhil program. These awards are applicable at specified Units within the University of Ghana:
· Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS),
· Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)
· Department of Food Process Engineering (FPE), and
· Departments within the School of Social Sciences (Geography and Resource Development, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Political Science and Economics)
As a successful candidate, you will be part of the research team on the project “TranSforming InSTitutions to Advance Women LeadeRS (SISTARS) in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: Lessons from Ghana and Kenya” funded by IDRC.
The project aims to contribute to advancing women in STEM in industry and academia through the development of innovative strategies that will promote women to leadership positions.
Using Ghana and Kenya as case studies, the project seeks to understand why women find it difficult to rise to leadership positions in their STEM careers.
Under the guidance of the project team members and supervisors in the units listed above, you will undertake an independent research that fits within the theme of the project, participate in research workshops, networking and other project events and publish at least one peer reviewed paper in an impact factor journal.
Details of MPhil Scholarship Package at the University of Ghana
The scholarship, which is tenable within the University of Ghana, and at any of the above listed institutes/departments, shall cover tuition, research and monthly stipend for the second academic year of the MPhil programme.
Eligibility Criteria for MPhil Scholarship at the UG
We invite applications from candidates with the following credentials:
· Must be an MPhil student already enrolled in the listed units at the University of Ghana
· Must be proceeding to MPhil II
Proven experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; excellent skills in conducting and analyzing in-depth interviews and field observations; familiarity with the handling and analysis of legal documents is desirable.
· Must have an interest in transdisciplinary research.
· Must be able to work independently.
Excellent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The University of Ghana as an equal opportunity employer promotes gender equality and diversity. We therefore strongly encourage women and persons with disability to apply.
Application guidelines
Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:
An application letter addressed to the Principal Investigator
A letter of motivation
A copy of full academic transcript (s)
An up-to-date CV (maximum 2 pages)
A support letter from your Head of Department.
The application must be submitted electronically to sistars@ug.edu.gh. Short listed applicants will be called for an interview
Application deadline for MPhil Scholarship at the University of Ghana
Not later than 17 00 GMT of JULY 31, 2023.
Further information: Applicants can contact the Project Administrator on sistars@ug.edu.gh
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