Grant Period:

9 months.

Fulbright grants will begin between August 2015 and March 2016, subject to the approval of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Accra.

Accepted Degree Levels:

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Doctoral

Foreign Language Proficiency:

Not required.

Additional Information: No Ghanaian local language skills are required. Some study of local languages (Twi, Ga) prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community. Field researchers may need to coordinate with Ghanaian partner institutions for assistance in specific communities. Language training institutes are located in Accra, Abetifi and Tamale. Intensive private tutoring can also be arranged.

Fulbright Proposal Types:

Independent Study/Research: Yes

Graduate Degree Enrollment: No

Affiliation:

It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure affiliation with an appropriate Ghanaian institution. Candidates are encouraged to identify appropriate host institutions for their projects and to include affiliation letters with their Fulbright applications. The formal affiliation procedure, which is completed upon arrival, involves completion of the appropriate forms and payment of an affiliation fee. Affiliation allows grantees to use university and department libraries and other related facilities.

Research Clearance:

The letter offering affiliation with a university department or other institution serves as the required research clearance.