Ashesi University’s mission is to propel an African renaissance by educating ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Located in Ghana, this private, non-profit university combines a rigorous multidisciplinary core with degree programs in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Engineering. A student-led honour code, integrated community service, diverse internships, and real-world projects prepare students to develop innovative solutions for the challenges facing their individual communities, countries and the continent at large.
What others are saying
“I joined the Reach Alliance to expand my scope of research experience, especially in the healthcare sector, which our case study focuses on. It has helped me improve my communication, teamwork, and analytical skills which are highly relevant to my anticipated career path in business consulting.”
Elvira Agbatsi
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ashesi University, Reach Alum
“With Reach, I’ve come to better understand how Ghana’s healthcare system works, the root causes of the problem, and its complexity. I have also developed my data analysis, presentation, academic writing, and teamwork skills. My fondest moments are of brainstorming and collaborating with my fellow student researchers.”
Christian Narh Fiergbor
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ashesi University, Reach Alum
“Reach has been an absolute blessing to me, giving me the space to grow not only as a youth leader and researcher, but also as someone deeply passionate about community-based work and creating meaningful impact.”
Nice Cailie Ineza
Bachelor of Science
Ashesi University, Reach Alum
How to Apply
Ashesi University is currently recruiting for their 2026-27 cohort! To be able to join the Reach Team at Ashesi, you will:
- Be enrolled in the Creative and Research Internship Non-major Elective (CaRINE) course and receive credit for your work (just as you would for any course you take at Ashesi)
- Enrol in this program during the Fall 2026 term
- Get the opportunity to engage in the Map the System Student Competition and the U7+ Student Challenge.
Eligibility: Applications open for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for the next academic year. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred; however, students with a 3.0 GPA may make a case for their inclusion on the team.
How to Apply: Complete the Expression of Interest form linked below.
Deadline: August 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions or need more information, please email us at researchstudio@ashesi.edu.gh.
Recruitment Timeline
| Activity | Expected Date and Times |
|---|---|
| Confirm faculty selection | To be determined |
| Student call for applications | August 14 – August 24, 2026 |
| Interviews | August 27-28, 2026 |
| Final student selection | September 2, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | September 7, 2026 |
| Class Time | 4:45-6:15 pm one day a week And one-on-one meetings with your supervisor once a week for a minimum of 90 minutes |
| Reach virtual onboarding session | September 14, 2026 |
Research Reports
Ghana
Nourished or Merely Fed? Examining Child Food Poverty in Ghana
Ghana
Digital Health and Inequality: Technology’s Role in Ghana’s fight against Diabetes and Hypertension
Ghana
From Policy to Practice: Evaluating the WHO-PEN Framework for Cardiovascular Disease Management in Ghana
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