Enhancing Capacity and Postgraduate Education in the Humanities (ENCAPEH)

Overview

The University of Ghana in September 2017, received a grant of $800,000 (Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars) from the Trustees of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for four years to support and enhance graduate studies and faculty training. This was a response to a proposal submitted to the foundation titled Enhancing Capacity and Postgraduate Education in the Humanities at the University of Ghana (ENCAPEH-UG). 
The overall goal of the project is to promote postgraduate training and scholarship in the Humanities at the University of Ghana. These initiatives are central to the University of Ghana's vision of becoming a world-class research-Intensive university by 2024. Fifteen (15) Masters' students and ten (10) PhDs students are currently being sponsored under this fellowship. A brief synopsis of their research is outlined below

The Andrew Mellon Doctoral Thesis Completion Scholarship proved invaluable when I needed financial support as a head of household and PhD candidate. Receiving the scholarship gave me the mental stability to focus solely on my research. Indeed, this paid off. With this support, I was able to submit my final thesis within the university's timeframe, successfully defend my thesis, and graduate as a Doctor of Philosophy in Population Studies. I remain grateful to the Andrew Mellon Foundation team.

Kpadam Opuni, PhD

Research Assistant, Regional Institute for Population Studies

Receiving the ENCAPEH fellowship during my PhD was truly life-changing. At the time, I was facing significant personal and financial challenges, and the support I received both the research funding and the stipend came at a critical point. This grant not only enabled me to carry out my research effectively but also gave me the stability and peace of mind to focus and complete my PhD successfully. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity and the trust placed in me. It truly makes a difference.

Doris Akosua Tay, PhD

Lecturer, Physical Education and Sport Studies

This journey through graduate school has been less challenging with the kind support of ENCAPEH. The project enabled me conduct research in 5 regions while also covering other associated research costs. Profound gratitude to the project and the supportive staff.

Eric Tei-Kumadoe

PhD Candidate, Institute of African Studies

The Andrew W. Mellon scholarship for Enhancing Capacity in the Humanities made my PhD an enjoyable and smooth journey indeed. I tell everyone I enjoyed doing my PhD, a rare phenomenon, and it’s mostly due to the great financial support the scholarship provided in addition to the wonderful support team on the ENCAPEH-UG Project. I will always be grateful for the opportunities and solid foundation the scholarship provided me and it is my hope that it will be continued for others to benefit.

Abena Kwatemaa Karikari, PhD

Lecturer

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