University of Ghana Awarded $23 Million Grant for 2025 Research and Development

The University of Ghana has secured a $23 million grant to support its academic and research activities in 2025, marking one of the largest single external funding commitments in the institution’s recent history.

The grant, provided through international development partners, is aimed at strengthening the university’s research capacity, infrastructure, and teaching resources. It will also fund collaborative projects in key areas such as public health, climate change, agriculture, and digital innovation—fields critical to Ghana’s socio-economic growth.

Officials at the university described the award as a significant boost to the institution’s long-term vision of becoming a world-class research-intensive university. The funding will support faculty development, expand opportunities for postgraduate research, and improve access to advanced learning technologies.

In a statement, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana noted that the grant demonstrates growing international confidence in the university’s research output and institutional capacity. “This support will allow us to expand our impact, train more high-quality graduates, and contribute directly to solving the pressing challenges of our time,” she said.

The $23 million grant is expected to be disbursed over the course of 2025, with project implementation monitored jointly by the university and its funding partners to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes.

With this milestone, the University of Ghana continues to strengthen its role as a leader in higher education and research, not only in Ghana but across the African continent.