Facilitating factors | n | Percentage (out of 48) |
---|---|---|
Commitment of supervisors | 32 | 67% |
Availability of funds to support PhD research | 30 | 63% |
PhD training attached to a research grant | 12 | 25% |
Availability of a regular stipend | 12 | 25% |
Availability of downloadable training modules | 11 | 23% |
‘Sandwich’ type of training program | 8 | 17% |
Availability of experts in field of study as supervisor (s) | 6 | 14% |
Others | 3 | 6% |
Challenging factors | ||
Procurement delays | 21 | 44% |
Lack of scholarships | 18 | 38% |
Family commitments (especially for females) | 18 | 38% |
Poor Internet connection | 17 | 35% |
Inadequate institutional/administrative support | 13 | 27% |
Lack of reading materials/books | 13 | 27% |
Difficulties accessing supervisors | 5 | 10% |
Others | 6 | 13% |