Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), in collaboration with Global Health Uganda (GHU) and international partners, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD Fellowship as part of a new multi-centre clinical trial:
“Chemoprevention of malaria in the post-discharge management of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM)” in Uganda and Malawi.
About the Program
This fellowship builds on previous successful malaria chemoprevention studies conducted in vulnerable populations such as:
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Children with severe anaemia
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Children with sickle cell anaemia
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The new trial expands this work to children with severe acute malnutrition, aiming to understand the interactions between malaria, anaemia, and SAM in children.
Fellowship Highlights
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Duration: 4 years (initial 1-year renewable based on performance)
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Tenure: Makerere University, hosted at MakCHS
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Funding: Covers tuition, a competitive monthly stipend, research-related costs, and travel to scientific conferences
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Supervision: National and international research mentors
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Training: Doctoral-level training in research methods and scientific writing
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Hold a Master’s of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health
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Be licensed to practice in Uganda by the UMDPC
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Hold an undergraduate degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB/MBBS/MD)
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Be available to fully commit to the PhD program starting immediately
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Not hold any other fellowships
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Prior publication experience is an added advantage
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Be highly motivated and committed to a research career
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit a single PDF document containing:
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Application letter (maximum 1 page)
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Motivation statement (maximum 500 words)
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Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages, including publication list)
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Two recommendation letters
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Academic transcripts and certificates for all degrees
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Research synopsis (maximum 800 words, with references) outlining the proposed PhD project
Deadline for Applications: 25th July 2025
Submit your application by email to:
hr@globalhealthuganda.org
CC: chdc.desk@mak.ac.ug
Email subject: PDMC-SAM – PhD Fellowship Application
