<img class="size-full wp-image-7737 aligncenter" src="http://myedugist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/university-of-ghana-1-1.jpg" alt="" width="193" height="199" />We are glad to inform the general public and all the interested candidates that the <strong>University of Ghana PHD Fellowship</strong> Programme Application is out.

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<h3><strong>Background</strong></h3>
The University of Ghana is to receive funding from the Andrew Mellon Foundation of New York to implement a project titled “Enhancing Capacity and Postgraduate Education in the Humanities at the University of Ghana” (ENCAPEH-UG) from the 2017-2018 academic year. The purpose of the project is to enhance University of Ghana’s capacity and post-graduate training in the Humanities.

<strong>The focus of the fellowship is on the following disciplines/units:</strong>
<ol>
 	<li>Languages (including English, Linguistics, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Russian);</li>
 	<li>Arts (including Philosophy and Classics, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, the Study of Religions and History);</li>
 	<li>Performing Arts (including Dance, Music and Theatre Arts);</li>
 	<li>African Studies</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong>Eligibility</strong></h3>
An applicant for the PhD Fellowships must:
<ol>
 	<li>Hold an MPhil Degree in any of the disciplines listed above, or in a related field.</li>
 	<li>Have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate commitment to pursue an academic career.</li>
</ol>
<strong>How to Apply for </strong><strong>University of Ghana PHD Fellowship Programme</strong>

Each applicant should submit the following:
<ol>
 	<li>A Completed Application Form.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ug.edu.gh/sites/default/files/documents/encapeh-UGPhD%20%281%29.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ff6600;">CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM</span></a></p>

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 	<li>An offer of admission from the Graduate School, University of Ghana, to pursue a PhD Degree.</li>
 	<li>An applicant without an offer of admission from the University of Ghana can still apply; however,</li>
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the award will be disbursed only when the awardee has received admission to University of Ghana.
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 	<li>An updated CV</li>
 	<li>Names and contact details of three referees.</li>
 	<li>Certified copies of First Degree and MPhil certificates.</li>
 	<li>PhD research proposal of not more than 3 pages clearly outlining the background, objectives, scope</li>
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and methodology.
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 	<li>A work plan and a budget attached as separate sheets.</li>
</ol>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>University of Ghana PHD Fellowship Programme Application Closing Date</strong></h3>
The deadline for submission of applications is 5.00 p.m on <strong>Monday August 21, 2017</strong>

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<strong>Applications should be sent to:</strong>

Mrs. Afia Serwaa Attrams

College of Humanities

ENCAPEH-UG Project Office, University of Ghana, BOX LG 1173, Legon

Email: <a href="mailto:ENCAPEH-UG@ug.edu.gh">ENCAPEH-UG@ug.edu.gh</a> Phone: 0204967921

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<strong>The funding is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Andrew Mellon Foundation</strong>

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Download <a href="https://www.ug.edu.gh/sites/default/files/documents/encapeh-UGPhD%20%281%29.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PHD Application Form</a>

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