Furthermore, in 2023, the call for the second cohort was sent out to universities. A total of 97 nominations were received from the 26 public universities. After a rigorous shortlisting process, a shortlist of 32 candidates was submitted to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for approval. The DHET approved the Cohort 2 candidates in October 2023, and they will commence their 24-month program of activities in February 2024. Finally, the third and final call for the Future Professors Program (FPP) Phase 2 Cohort 3 was sent to the 26 universities in November 2023. The closing date for this call is in February 2024. UJ’s dedication to transparency and accountability was evident through the unqualified audit opinion for the 2022/23 financial year. New Generation Academic Programme (nGAP) The new Generation Academic Programme (nGAP) is an initiative funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in partnership with universities. It provides universities with opportunities to grow a new cohort of academics, with particular attention paid to transformation in terms of race and gender. The funding provides for all candidates’ salary remuneration and development costs for the first three years, and partial funding for salary remuneration and development costs for a further three years, after which period, the position is fully funded by the University. Each nGAP scholar is allocated a mentor as well as a reduced teaching workload, to allow them to focus on their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research. In 2023, the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) reached new heights, showcasing a series of accomplishments that highlights its pivotal role in academic development. UJ was granted five additional nGAP positions for its Phase 8 expansion, all of which were officially sanctioned and advertised. By September 2023, these positions were filled, marking a swift and successful recruitment process. Since its launch, UJ has been home to 34 nGAP positions, with 10 scholars completing their rigorous six-year tenure in 2022 and 2023. Throughout the year, UJ supported 25 active nGAP scholars, displaying a diverse demographic with 64% female and 36% male scholars, and a racial composition of 72% black, 16% Coloured, 8% Indian, and 4% White scholars. This initiative continues to significantly contribute to the increase in PhD-holding faculty at UJ, with 17 scholars currently possessing PhDs, including 14 who achieved this milestone within the nGAP framework. Notably, five scholars completed their doctoral studies in 2023, setting the stage for their graduation in 2024. Additionally, 17 nGAP scholars are in the process of completing their PhDs, with three anticipated to finish in 2024 and the remainder making steady progress. In 2023, the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) reached new heights, showcasing a series of accomplishments that highlights its pivotal role in academic development. 2023 ANNUAL REPORT DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 27
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