As part of the CSIR staff capacity building, members of staff are supported to pursue higher qualifications by taking study leave with or without pay. It enables staff to acquire more knowledge and skills needed for their jobs and also rise through the professional ladder within the organization. These members of staff are currently on study leave pursuing various programmes leading to doctoral degrees:

• Roland Asare - University of Ghana, Legon
• Justina A. Onumah - University of Ghana/University of Bonn, Germany
• Steven Awuni - University of Ghana, Legon
• Afua Bonsu Anane- Sarpong - University of Ghana