Table 3.
Facilitating and challenging factors to enroll, and/or experienced during PhD training
| 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% |