KAIPTC offers internships to graduates and post-graduates from the West African region and abroad. KAIPTC also hosts external scholars i.e. PhD students and visiting fellows conducting research in Ghana.

Since its inception, the Internship and External Scholars’ Programme has attracted both women and men from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.

Research interns and external scholars work under the supervision and guidance of the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research (FAAR). Interns perform a variety of duties ranging from conducting research and developing training materials to producing documents for publication.

External scholars are provided with space, assistance with research and peer review opportunities both on a one-on-one basis and via presentation of ongoing research at a departmental Work-In-Progress Seminar.

Internships are usually 3 months in duration and can be extended depending on the performance of the intern and the availability of resources.

External scholarships can last longer depending on the agreement between KAIPTC and the external scholar or his or her institution. Internships and external scholar positions at the KAIPTC are voluntary and unpaid.

Interns and external scholars are required to provide for their own subsistence needs while working at KAIPTC.

Interns and external scholars are subjected to an internship policy that they receive and sign before joining KAIPTC.