Call for Applications: UG Conference Grant (Fourth Quarter, 2022/2023)
The Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) wishes to inform the University community that applications are invited for the fourth quarter of the 2022-2023 academic year for grants to support senior members to attend or organise conferences (including virtual conferences) taking place in May, June, and July 2023. Grants to support senior members to attend or organize conferences (including virtual conferences) taking place in MAY, JUNE, JULY2023
ABOUT THE UG CONFERENCE GRANT SCHEME
The conference grant scheme provides support to staff whose research outcomes/activities advance knowledge in their field of study and enhances UG's image on a global scale. Grants will be awarded on the basis of applicants' ability to convincingly demonstrate:
I. Impact of the conference on a specific and measurable area of their current work portfolio. The nature of the conference should be scientific for academics and directly consistent with the applicant's professional obligations at UG.
II. Potential for creation of collaborations and the forging of long-term relationships between applicant and partner organizations or individuals.
III. How the conference or attendance will contribute to attracting funding to UG to further the goals of the conference in the future.
IV. How the conference will enhance the individual or department's capacity to contribute meaningfully to advancing UG's research mission.
V. The extent to which the applicant will be able to source for counterpart funding.
ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATION
Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Rank
- Years of service at UG
- Status of service (i.e., active - not on study leave/leave of absence/ sabbatical), etc.
- Role at the conference
- Whether applicant is/is not a previous beneficiary of the grant
- Demonstration of additional funding
- Research funding attracted to the University
- Documentation provided
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to attend or organize conferences must be submitted online at the following link:
https://apply.ug.edu.gh/ugremap/conference/start
Conference Grant Application Guide (Attending a Conference)
Conference Grant Application Guide (Organising a Conference)
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED AS PART OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Attending
- Conference invitation/proof of registration
- Abstract
- Justification for attending conference
- Proof of commitment of personal funds (conference registration, payment of accommodation etc.)
- Details of proposals submitted
Organizing
- Letter of support from unit
- Letter of support from primary sponsor of conference
- Conference announcement
- Justification for organizing conference
- Evidence of funding from other sources
- Details of proposals submitted by unit
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Deadline for completing the online application is 5:00pm on Friday March 31, 2023
AWARD CEILINGS
Attending: Up to GHS 16, 520 (Equivalent of USS1,500 at the UG prevailing rate at the time of this call)
Organizing: up to GHS 10,000
ENQUIRIES:
Login or application submission difficulties should be reported using the following link: cgrants@ug.edu.gh orid-conference grant help request