Published: 22 Oct 2026 84 views
The DIG group is offering two (2) fully funded MPhil positions for prospective applicants intending to start their postgraduate studies in the 2026/2027 academic year. The program is fully funded and will run for a duration of two years.
The Drug Innovation Group (DIG - dig@ug.edu.gh) is a medicinal chemistry group at University of Ghana (UG). DIG staff and laboratories are situated in the Frank Torto Building at the Department of Chemistry. DIG is part of a fully integrated malaria drug discovery project under the ethos of the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC-ADDA) program, which comprises eight (8) African institutions with many international partners, and is funded by the Gates Foundation (BMGF) and LifeArc.
| Application Deadline | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Country to study | Ghana |
| School to study | University of Ghana |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Drug Innovation Group |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The program is fully funded and will run for a duration of two years.
The applicant must:
• Have admission for relevant MPhil program at the University of Ghana
• Have achieved a BSc degree in chemistry with a second-class upper division from a reputable University.
• Have experience in organic synthesis.
• Be able to carry out independent organic synthesis.
• Be willing to supervise undergraduate students.
• Be willing to comply with the University's approved policies, procedures, and practices for graduate students.
Check also:
ALCHE Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship to Study In Mauritius 2027 (Fully Funded)
Swedish Institute Global Professional Scholarship 2027/2028
Please e-mail the documents below in a single pdf file to the Project Manager of the group via: dig@ug.edu.gh
Kindly submit:
A letter of application stating your suitability.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of academic transcripts and certificate(s).
References from two academic/industrial referees.
For more Information, visit Drug Innovation Group Scholarship webpage
