Introduction
Students pursuing master’s programmes at Makerere University College of Health Sciences are invited to apply for a supplementary grant to enable them to successfully complete a high-quality thesis resulting into the completion of their Masters Program and publication of their dissertation in a peer-reviewed journal. ONLY research projects focusing on Malaria will be considered.
There will be one award totaling USD 2,500 to cover research costs and tuition fees for 1 year as detailed below:
— USD 1,100 will be available to the student to support direct costs of the research study, including data collection, materials and equipment, and dissemination costs.
— USD 1,400 will be available to cover the student’s tuition for 1 year during which the student will be conducting his/her research study.
The successful fellow will be required to obtain relevant ethical approvals from recognized Institutional Ethical Committees before release of funds.
Eligibility criteria
— Registered at Masters Level at Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
— Applicants must be in the second year of their Master’s course.
— On normal academic progress
Students who already have funding for their research should NOT apply.
Application requirements
— A research concept paper (5 pages excluding the title page) with the following 4 subheadings: Background, Problem Statement, Justification, Objectives, and Methods.
— A 1 paged personal statement outlining how this thesis will contribute to your scientific career.
— A brief budget (up to the allowable limit) should be included, using the headings ‘Ethical approval,
stationery and photocopying, field assistant, consumables, and other’.
— Curriculum Vitae.
Submission deadline
— Submission Deadline: 21st September 2022; 11:59 PM (EAT)
Submission
Applications must be submitted online to Nelson Ssewante (Email: nelson.ssewante1@gmail.com; cc: maugustine.mutumba@mak.ac.ug and mpimbazarthur@mak.ac.ug)
All applicants will be informed via their email addresses of the results of their application not more than 30 days after the closing date.
For any questions please contact Dr Nelson Ssewante
(Tel: 0782 937220; Email: nelson.ssewante1@gmail.com)
