Call For Applications

Are you a researcher or student working in protein-related research, structural biology, or bioinformatics? The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda with support from Google DeepMind, invites researchers and students seeking to integrate AlphaFold into their work to apply for the AlphaFold Workshop to be held at the Infectious Diseases Institute, […]

Self-management Intervention for Reducing Epilepsy Burden Among Adult Ugandans with Epilepsy: Grant Number: R01NS129041. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR MASTERS SUPPORT IN SELF-MANAGEMENT INTERVENTION FOR REDUCING EPILEPSY BURDEN. The Makerere University College of Health Sciences and Case Western Reserve University, partnering with Mbarara University of Science and Technology, are implementing a five-year project titled “Self-management Intervention […]

ECO-INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF AGRO- ECOLOGICAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN AFRICA (INNOECOFOOD) A. BACKGROUND The Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries Sciences (ZEFS), was awarded a contract under the European Union-funded project: Eco-Innovative Technologies for Improved Nutrition, Sustainable Production and Marketing of Agro- ecological Food Products in Africa (INNOECOFOOD). ZEFS […]

Building Opportunity for Lesser-known Diversity in Edible Resources (BOLDER) of the Crop TrustOpportunity Crop Scholarships Call for applications for four PhD positions Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI),Makerere University & The Norwegian University of Life Sciences 1st December 2024 Background One of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals is to attain zero hunger by […]

Background The Artificial Intelligence in Health Incubation Grant Program is an initiative led by STI Pathogen Labs, focused on advancing AI-driven health innovations in Uganda. In collaboration with the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI), Marconi Lab, and AI Lab Makerere, this program supports the commercialization of AI-based health technologies. Serving as an early-stage business incubator, the program aims to […]

Scope The Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat – Office of the President (STI-OP) has a Goal of Growing the Contribution of Knowledge-Based Goods and Services to the National Economy by Increasing Domestic Productivity, Import Substitution and Export of Products resulting from Science, Technology and Innovation. Toward this goal, STI-OP calls for applications from individuals/institutions targeting […]

Makerere University in collaboration with the University of Agder, Norway, University of Rwanda and Jimma University is implementing a NORAD funded project titled Transformative Education and Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Growth (TELLS). TELLS aims at developing sufficient stock of gender balanced imaginal, transformative leaders and workforce for sustainable development of Sub-Saharan Nations. In so doing […]

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is pleased to announce the 3rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium in partnership with and hosted by the Republic of Rwanda. The upcoming meeting will be held on February 18-20, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. The application is now open for scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the […]

Homegrown Clean Energy Project: Mobility for Clean Energy Solutions to promote energy independence and environmental well-being through collaboration and innovation, addressing climate challenges across Africa. Background: Africa, a continent brimming with potential, faces a critical challenge: ensuring energy access and tackling climate change. Over 50% of its population lacks electricity, and relying on unsustainable practices […]

Background Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) is a Scheme for Makerere University staff. MURBS was established under an irrevocable trust effective 1 April 2009 to provide retirement benefits to employees of Makerere University. The Scheme is governed by a Board of Trustees (with a Secretary and Chairperson elected among their number), whose mandate is […]