Background
University of Health and Allied Sciences Faculty Development Grant Scheme has been instituted in response to the University’s drive for faculty development, and to ensure that all UHAS faculty hold a PhD or other terminal degree. Grants may be awarded to existing faculty to undertake their research work and complete their PhD studies so long as they show evidence that their studies cannot be completed without the funds being requested for the research, and they do not already have funding for data collection.
The PhD/terminal degree programmes are tenable at any reputable university relevant to the student’s research area, and the grant is awarded normally to support the student’s research for a maximum of four semesters for the PhD/other terminal degree programmes.
The maximum grant available is GHC20,000 (Twenty-thousand cedis)
Eligibility
1. Existing faculty members who have registered for PhD studies approved by the University and do not have funding for their data collection.
2. Applicants must have been employed at UHAS for at least three years and must have a valid contract with the University.
3. The age at the time of applying for the Grant shall not be above forty-five (45) years.
Guidelines for Application
An application for the Faculty Development Grant must be routed through the relevant Head of Department and Dean of School to IHR and shall consist of the following:
1. Complete an Online Application at: https://apps.uhas.edu.gh/grant/application/
2. Download signature page for endorsement by relevant School Dean and Head of Department.
3. Submit most recent CV [3-pages maximum, Font: Times New Romans: Size 12]
4. Evidence of enrolment into a PhD/other terminal degree Programme
5. Evidence of approval by UHAS to embark on PhD/Terminal Degree
6. A statement of Purpose and how the applicant intends to use the Fellowship award to enhance his/her research output [2-pages maximum, Font: Times New Romans: Size 12]
7. A 4-page (maximum) summary of the applicant’s research proposal, clearly outlining the background, objectives, scope and methodology –[Font: Times New Romans; Size: 12]
8. A work plan [1 page using Gantt chart]
9. Detailed Budget and Justification.
10. Upload items 2-9 as part of the application process.
Grant recipients are required to submit progress reports periodically and may be called for progress review meetings.
Selection Criteria
Only shortlisted/ recommended applicants will be required to attend an interview.