CRITERIA

1. Postdoctoral fellows shall be allowed to take-up an offer only upon signing an undertaking to abide by the University’s regulations and protect the interest of the University in all endeavours during the postdoctoral training.
2. Postdoctoral fellowship must be undertaken within five years of obtaining a Ph.D. This implies that the regulation for study leave, if the applicant is so bonded, shall be extended.
3. Prospective postdoctoral fellows, at the time of making an application, should necessarily, be affiliated (full-time professional engagement) to one of the colleges in the University.
4. In granting an offer for a postdoctoral fellow, preference shall be accorded to applicants:
   1. Pursuing postdoctoral opportunities in Universities/Research Institutions other than the institution in which the doctoral degree was obtained;
   2. Seeking postdoctoral fellowship based in foreign universities;
   3. Received their Ph.D. from the University of Cape Coast;
   4. Yet to proceed on sabbatical leave;
   5. Less than 45 years; and
   6. Demonstrated research aptitude (evidence of working papers).

DURATION

Faculty in the University, on a case-by-case basis, may be allowed to undertake a postdoctoral training for a maximum of two (2) years.

FUNDING IMPLICATIONS

1. Postdoctoral fellows shall continue to attract their basic salary during the period of the postdoctoral training.
2. Premised upon clause (a), postdoctoral fellows shall be obliged to serve the University upon completion of the postdoctoral training. The period for serving the University shall be determined by the duration of the postdoctoral training. One-year postdoctoral fellowships shall attract a bond of a year and two-years postdoctoral offers shall attract a three-year bond.
3. Premised upon clause (b), bond for study leave and postdoctoral engagement shall be cumulatively determined. Thus, faculty with outstanding bond shall add on the expected bond for engaging in postdoctoral fellowship.
4. Postdoctoral fellows shall not be entitled to allowances received by Faculty in the University.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

1. A minimum of two academic journal publications (or its equivalent as per the statutes of the University) shall be produced for a one-year postdoctoral appointment and three for a two-year offer. Postdoctoral fellows are mandated to cite the University of Cape Coast as their affiliation on all publications that shall be produced during the postdoctoral training.
2. Postdoctoral fellows shall show evidence of a proposal aimed at securing funds to sustain the relationship with the University.
3. Postdoctoral fellows shall submit a report to the Vice-Chancellor through the Head of Deaprtment on their experiences during the postdoctoral training.

RESIGNATION/TERMINATION OF POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

Postdoctoral fellows who decide to terminate the postdoctoral training shall expressly communicate the reasons as well as the likely consequences of their decision to the University.