By Elorm Yao Aryee
Management of Ho Technical University (HTU) in the Volta Region has established a research and innovation fund to improve the quality of research by faculty members.
Dubbed the HTU Research Fund, it has a seed capital of GHC 500,000 and members of the University’s faculty can access up to GHC 100,000 annually.
The initiative is in line with the University’s strategic plan to be one of the top-notch research tertiary institutions in Africa.
Specific objectives of the HTU Research Fund include providing opportunities for faculty to conduct innovative research to solve societal problems.
It is also aimed improving the University’s research output and in effect produce several scholars at the University.
Eligible applicants can apply for a minimum of GHC 2,500 to GHC 10,000 per research proposal to support their work.
Launching the Fund, the Vice-Chancellor of Ho Technical University, Professor Ben Quashie Honyenuga pledged the institution’s resolve to enhance the capacity of faculty to undertake compelling research and publications.
He urged faculty members to make good use of the fund in their scholarly and professional pursuits. Prof Honyenuga also urged corporate bodies to contribute to the fund for mutual benefits.
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HTU’s Acting Director of External Funds Office, Dr. Jennifer Adaletey noted that effective and efficient systems have been put in place to ensure that applicants access the funds without stress.
