Training and Capacity Building

Africa Climate Collaborative Project at the University of Ghana  Training and Capacity Building

Empowering Youth and Marginalised Groups Through Training and Capacity Building

In partnership with key stakeholders, the Training and Capacity Building (TCB) Work Package under the Africa Climate Collaborative at the University of Ghana Fellowship initiative is making significant strides in empowering youth and marginalised groups across Africa. With a strong focus on academic development, mentorship, inclusivity, and climate change, the program is designed to build a critical mass of skilled individuals who can contribute meaningfully to global discourses and sustainable development.

Meet the Team 

  1. Prof. Kwadwo Owusu – Implementation Coordinator / Team Lead
  2. Prof. Gerald Yiran – Activity Lead, Indigenous Knowledge
  3. Prof. Yaw Agyeman Boafo – Activity Lead, Curriculum Development
  4. Dr. Efua Mantey Agyire-Tettey – Activity Lead, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
  5. Dr. Peter Ndaa – Activity Lead, Fellowships
  6. Dr. Philip-Neri Jayson-Quashigah – Activity Lead, Academic Mentorship
  7. Ms. Success Mariam Musah – Senior Administrative Assistant

Objectives of the TCB Work Package

Phase I

  1. Curriculum Development: Conduct gap assessments of academic programs to develop at least two need-based master’s and two doctoral programs.
  2. Inclusive Mentorship: Establish mentorship platforms with a focus on women, displaced persons, and persons with special needs. This includes GESI guidelines, orientation training, and assistive technologies.
  3. Knowledge Exchange: Facilitate vibrant knowledge sharing among faculty, industry practitioners, community partners, and scholarship recipients.

Phase II

  1. Soft Skills Development: Support language, career, and mental health training for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty.
  2. Academic Training: Enhance formal and informal training with a focus on climate change and development, in collaboration with UG Pan African Doctoral Academy (UG-PADA).
  3. Regional Recruitment: Expand recruitment to West African countries recovering from civil conflict, including Liberia and Sierra Leone.
  4. Scholarship Support: Provide scholarships for 280 Master’s fellows, 30 Doctoral fellows, and 10 Postdoctoral fellows.

 

Key Activities and Progress

Academic Development

  • Gap assessment of graduate programs completed.
  • Master’s and short course development underway.
  • Academic Mentorship Programme concept note drafted and under review.

Infrastructure Modernization

  • Procurement of tables, chairs, and digital classroom equipment completed; delivery pending.

Graduate Fellowship

  • Selection process completed, including document review, shortlisting, and interviews.

 

What Makes the Africa Climate Collaborative Project at the University of Ghana Fellowship Unique?

  • Full Funding: Covers tuition, stipend, accommodation, research costs, and potential travel for conferences and workshops.
  • Comprehensive Support: Includes academic and entrepreneurial mentorship, soft skills and language training.
  • Inclusivity Focus: Prioritizes women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from displaced backgrounds.

 

Preparing to Become a Africa Climate Collaborative Project at the University of Ghana Fellow

Prospective fellows should demonstrate:

  • Strong academic qualifications and commitment to learning.
  • Leadership potential and ability to collaborate across diverse groups.
  • Creativity and innovation in climate change and sustainability research.

 

Next Call for Applications

  • Opening Date: The call is opened every February each year and applicants may want to check the fellowship portal regularly for updates on the fellowship.
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: None
  • Age Range: 18 to 35 years
  • Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or applying to the University of Ghana.
  • Research Focus: Climate change and sustainability across all UG departments.
  • Preference: Given to women, persons with disabilities, and displaced individuals.