The AfIRI Dissertation Completion Grant received will ease the financial burden of my thesis. This support will help me cover data collection and communication. Receiving this grant will give me the needed space to focus more deeply on producing high-quality analysis and completing my study on the topic “experiences of under 18 years psychiatric patients admitted to adult psychiatric wards at Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital, Ghana."

This AfIRI Dissertation Completion Grant plays a crucial role in completing my PhD research on developing low cost optical and machine-learning tools for improving rice seed selection in Ghana. With this support, I can complete data collection, finalize my experimental analysis, and prepare my dissertation for submission. The grant also assists with printing, logistics, and essential lab supplies. I deeply appreciate AfIRI’s commitment to supporting research development in Africa

Buruli ulcer disease continues to be a significant public health challenge despite advancements in pharmacotherapy, prompting the rural populations across West Africa to continue relying on traditional medicine. My research focuses on the systematic validation of these traditional practices by identifying anti-Buruli ulcer phytoconstituents derived from medicinal plants commonly used in endemic regions.

With support from the AfIRI Dissertation Completion Grant, my dream of completing this study within the required timeline has just become a reality. These funds will be instrumental in facilitating the costs of characterizing the identified compounds, printing the final thesis document, and preparing conference posters to disseminate the findings

The AfIRI Dissertation Completion Grant will directly support the successful completion of my dissertation by covering essential laboratory materials and antimicrobial sensitivity testing required for data collection and analysis. It will also support the acquisition of protective and laboratory consumables necessary for safe and effective research work. In addition, the funding will enable presentation of my research findings at a relevant academic conference, facilitating scholarly feedback, and will cover final thesis binding to ensure timely submission and dissemination of the completed work.