A cross-section of Graduate Students at the workshop
The Office of Research Innovation and Development in collaboration with the University of Ghana branch of the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG-UG) has organized a four-day workshop for graduate students on research grant writing on the theme, “Rethinking Funding and Graduate Education.”
The workshop forms part of a series of events intended to build research capacity among graduate students.
Prof. Felix Ankomah Asante, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, ORID
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor in charge of Research Innovation and Development (ORID), Prof. Felix Ankomah Asante, said the University is committed to supporting students to fund research activities, thus, the workshop will equip graduate students with the technical and soft skills needed to securing grants for their research.
Prof. Joseph Teye, Director of Research, ORID
On his part, Prof. Joseph Teye, Director of Research, ORID, added that grant writing is a special skill which academics or researchers need to acquire.
President of GRASAG-UG, Ms. Christiana Adu
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, President of GRASAG-UG, Ms. Christiana Adu highlighted challenging experiences graduate students go through while conducting research without or with woefully insufficient funds.
In the face of scarce governmental support, she urged students to explore other convenient avenues of seeking funding for research works. “In the current dispensation where governments are handicapped in providing adequate support for research and graduate studies, it is important for the association to find a lasting solution to the challenge of funding, hence the workshop. This will enable graduate students to undertake relevant research for global development and transformation," Ms. Adu stated.
The participants at the workshop expressed a high level of satisfaction and described it as an insightful experience.
