The Research and Innovation Directorate (RID) is pleased to inform the University community that applications remain open for the GCI World 2026, a fully funded online training programme offered by the Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory at the University of Tokyo, with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The programme is open to eligible applicants until the latest application deadline.

GCI World is an intensive three-month online programme designed to equip participants with practical skills in Python programming, machine learning, and data science, progressing from foundational concepts to real-world business applications. The programme aims to build the next generation of AI and data science professionals by providing high-quality training from one of Japan's leading research institutions.

Programme Highlights

• Cost: Free of charge
• Duration: Three (3) months
• Programme Start: 17 September 2026
• Format: Fully online
• Lecture Schedule: Weekly live lectures on Thursdays at 11:00 UTC

Eligibility

The programme is open to students worldwide, including those at the University of Ghana. Eligible applicants include:

• Undergraduate students
• Master's students
• Doctoral (PhD) students

 Students with an interest in programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, business analytics, economics, and related disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply.

Programme Benefits

Participants will:

• Develop practical programming skills in Python.
• Gain foundational and intermediate knowledge in machine learning.
• Learn how to apply data science techniques to solve real-world business problems.
• Receive training from experts at the University of Tokyo.

Outstanding participants will have the opportunity to be selected for an exclusive study visit to Japan, where they will explore the country's artificial intelligence, research, and innovation ecosystem.

Application Deadline: 10 September 2026

Early application is encouraged to allow sufficient time for programme preparation before the course commences.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

Register for the program using this link: https://global.omnicamp.us/en/signUp/student/

For more information on the programme visit: https://weblab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/lecture/gci/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

You may also contact the Embassy of Japan in Ghana for additional information:

Embassy of Japan in Ghana: https://www.gh.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html

Further Information

Interested students are encouraged to review the attached programme brochure carefully and submit their applications well in advance of the application deadline.

To facilitate institutional support and maintain records of external training opportunities, applicants are kindly requested to notify RID of their intention to apply by emailing rid-grantsmgt@ug.edu.gh with rocran@ug.edu.gh in copy.