To strengthen capacities as well as better utilize research, GSSP is initiating a scholarship program for supporting Master’s level thesis research. In addition to offering students resources and collaboration opportunities to build their research capabilities, the program aims to enhance the relevance of this body of research to improving the effectiveness of agricultural and rural development strategies in Ghana. The support will be restricted to research in social sciences on topics directly related to agricultural and rural development. The scholarship will consist of a sustenance grant of $4,000 dollars ($1,000 per month) to complete the thesis.
Interested applicants are invited to submit concept notes for funding of their thesis research. Please consult the call for concept notes for guidelines on the preparation of concept notes along with a list of potential research themes for guidance as students develop their concept notes.
Timelines to Note:
- Concept Notes: Due June 15, 2012
- Successful applicants notified by June 29, 2012
- Full Proposals: Due August 15, 2010
- Workshop for presentation of proposals: First week of September
- Announcement of scholarships: September 30, 2012