UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ORID)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
AFRICAN CAREER ACCELERATOR AWARDS
The Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID) is pleased to inform the university community that the Crick African Network has announced a Call for Applications for the African Career Accelerator Awards. The programme is supported by the UK Government’s Global Challenges Research Fund. The awards will provide fellowship support for African Post-Doctoral researchers whose interests are to transition to becoming independent researchers and aiming to launch their own research group. The awards further seek to invest in early-career researchers who have demonstrated strong scientific and leadership potential, as well as a commitment to continuing their research on the African continent.
RESEARCH AREAS
Thematic areas of the research must focus on infectious diseases of poverty with emphasis on Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV/AIDS, but also extending to neglected tropical diseases or non-communicable diseases. There exists opportunities for clinical research, however the possibility will have to be discussed specifically with potential supervisors/advisors and their institutions to confirm availability of resources to support the research.
NATURE OF AWARD
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a citizen of one of the 55 African nations, as defined by the African Union. Applicants must also have a PhD and have no more than six (6) years post-doctoral research experience (with allowances for legitimate career breaks) but more than 2 years post-doctoral experience unless the applicant has an outstanding track record, supported by publication and employment history.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are to visit: https://www.crick.ac.uk/african-network/fellowships for more information on the application process.
Further enquiries on the fellowship may be directed to: gawandare@ug.edu.gh
DEADLINES
Please click here for the expression of interest form