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Boost for RMU’s Research, Innovation Drive
Participants and organisers at the training
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra has received a significant boost in its efforts to become a leading research and innovation hub, after receiving the Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCID) Global Participation Fund (GPT).
Essentially, the RMU has been awarded a grant of $19,291.00 to support its participation in the Global Participation Programme. The project, titled “ORCID Adoption in Academic Institutions in Ghana,” will run from now until January 2025.
ORCID is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting openness, trust, and inclusion in the academic and research communities.
As a result of the grant, the RMU last Thursday, has began a nationwide training programme for faculty members, librarians, researchers, graduate, and post-graduate students.
Additionally, the university plans to organise in-person training sessions, workshops, and seminars in collaboration with the Ghana Library Association (GLA) and the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH). These activities aim to enhance the research visibility of Ghanaian researchers and academic institutions.
During the opening of the training session, Dr. Jethro W. Brooks, the Acting Vice Chancellor for RMU, emphasised that the grant from ORCID’s GPT reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation.
Dr. Brooks expressed gratitude to ORCID for their investments in the future of education and research worldwide. He also commended Dr. Amy Pascalia Abra Asimah, the University Librarian, and Dr. Robert G.M Nyamah, the Head of Research, Consultancy, and Innovation, for their efforts in securing the grant.
“This grant marks the beginning of a new era for RMU, and we aim to win a minimum of two grants per year moving forward,” Dr. Brooks stated.
He added, “This grant aligns perfectly with our mission at RMU, allowing us to play a crucial role in promoting the adoption of ORCID among Ghanaian academic institutions.”
Dr. Abra Asimah, the University Librarian, explained that the project’s objective is to introduce and adopt ORCID to enhance the visibility of research, researchers, and academic institutions in Ghana.