Undergraduate Research Program (URP) 2025

Africa's capacity to compete globally hinges on embracing innovative technologies and advancing research output. Our research shows that approximately 90% of women in science never had the opportunity to engage with research during their college years.

This insight led to the creation of the African Research Academy for Women (ARA-W), enabling exceptional African undergraduate women to conduct research at prestigious institutions like the University of Ghana's Noguchi Medical Research Institute.

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ARA-W, Ghana (URP) Details:

• A stipend for 2 months of participation will be provided

• Research topic will be determined by the participants and their chosen research facultymember

• All **female students** majoring in Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and attending a university in Ghana are eligible to apply. The application will be reviewed and our staff will select outstanding females to participate in this program.

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Participant Responsibilities:

• Students who agree to participate in the summer research program are required to dedicate a good number of hours to the research for the duration of the 2 months.

• Students are also expected to participate in a research symposium to present their findings to an audience. Details regarding the symposium will be provided when the students are accepted into the program.

• Create a report and analysis of findings to be submitted to ARA-W, GH project coordinators and Advisory Board

• Students will provide a report/take a survey rating their experience in this program

• Throughout the whole summer, students will meet at the end of every week with their respective faculty mentor or a Student Advisor member to discuss the progress of their research and express any concerns

• Participating students will also be required to attend all symposiums and all programs provided by the host institution/institute geared towards women empowerment and leadership training

•  Students who will participate in this summer research will be ARA-W alumni. All ARA-W alumni will serve as Ambassadors under the African Research Academies for Women. They will provide mentorship to the next participating students and will work to help encourage more young women to develop an interest in STEM.