Schweitzer Michi-Ghana Student Research Grant, 2024 ANNOUNCED
Eight (8) excellent proposals were submitted this year to the Schweitzer Michi-Ghana Medical Student Research Grant. Each proposal was de-identified and was carefully reviewed by at least 2 expert reviewers from Ghana and the University of Michigan. Scores were compiled and final selections were made by a review committee.
We are pleased to announce that the following five proposals were selected for funding. Please join us in congratulating these stellar applicants!
| Title | Student | Faculty Advisor |
| Acceptability of donor sperm and egg for conception among infertile couples in Ghana: Feasibility study at the reproductive health clinic at Family Health Hospital. | Jerry Youakoua Tougoue Junior | Dereck Amoateng/Kojo Pieterson |
| Assessing the impact of early intervention on postpartum depression in new mothers. | Priscilla Opare | Jerry Elorm Dobgey |
| Assessment of the preparedness of health facilities in providing emergency safe abortion care and factors associated with client satisfaction in the Ledzokuku and Krowor Municipality. A multi-centre cross-sectional study. | Juliet Twumasiwaa Kumi | Dr Sampson Opoku |
| Assessing the use of various contraceptive methods among young girls in the Teshie Presbyterian Senior High School in Teshie. The nutritional status of children with HIV/AIDS infection at 37 Military Hospital, Accra, Ghana | Hannah Esinam Kwawukume | Mercy Anna Nuamah |
| The nutritional status of children with HIV/AIDS infection at 37 Military Hospital, Accra, Ghana | Bridget Dooember Agber | Dr. Ishmael Turay |
Next Awareness Announcement Date:
Details and timeline for the 2025 Schweitzer Michi-Ghana Medical Student Research Grant will be announced in the last months of 2024.
Review Committee: Schweitzer Michi-Ghana Medical Student Research Grant
Contact Information:
For inquiries or assistance, please contact the research coordinator: Dr. Mercy Nuamah +233-502568057 | +233-543444796