INVITATION to participate in the January 2018 PADA Doctoral Schools
The Pan-African Doctoral Academy at the University of Ghana is pleased to announce a call for applications for its Doctoral Schools in January 2018. The Schools are open to all PhD students from universities in Africa. We especially encourage applications from students West African Universities.
MODULES
Interested candidates may select up to two modules per school. Applicants are advised to apply early as space is limited and will be offered strictly on a first-come-first-served basis.
Note: Only modules that receive the minimum number of applicants will run.
Doctoral School 1: Mon, 15 – Fri, 19 January 2018
Title | Eligibility |
Communicating Research Results for the Sciences | All Science PhD students |
Innovative Thinking in Teaching and Learning | All PhD students |
Managing the PhD Process (including Managing Literature Review | Year 1 and 2 PhD students |
Quantitative Research Techniques Using SPSS | Year 2 and 3 PhD students |
Doctoral School 2: Mon, 22 – Fri, 26 January 2018
Title | Eligibility |
Leadership Skills and Career Development for the Emerging Scholar | Year 2 and 3 PhD students |
Presentation Skills | All PhD students |
Qualitative Research Methodology | Year 2 and 3 PhD students |
Statistics for Social and Life Sciences | Year 2 and 3 PhD students |
Use of Selected Computer Packages for Research Data Analysis: Nvivo | Year 2 and 3 PhD students |
Use of Selected Computer Packages for Research Data Analysis: ‘R’ | Year 2 and 3 PhD students |
DEADLINES
The deadline for applications is 30 November 2017.
Successful applicants will be notified by 4 December 2017.
In order to secure a place in the doctoral academy, successful applicants must make payment by 15 December 2017.
For more information on the Doctoral Schools, and to apply online, visit: www.pada.ug.edu.gh
