The Carnegie Corporation of New York has extended a grant of 1.9 million dollars to support research and graduate training in Makerere. This is part of the programme to Build, Nurture and Retain the next generation of Academics.
The Carnegie Corporation of New York has extended a grant of 1.9 million dollars to support research and graduate training in Makerere. This is part of the programme to Build, Nurture and Retain the next generation of Academics.
This grant to Makerere University (Makerere) is one of four grants that advances the International Program’s (IP) Africa strategy of developing and retaining the next generation of African academics and university leaders through promoting excellence in postgraduate training and research while simultaneously emphasizing retention and strengthening intellectual communities. The program will strengthen the university’s capability to offer high-quality postgraduate training and research along with staff retention.
The key outputs of the project are: 1. Twenty Masters degrees (50% for women) 2. Twenty Ph.Ds (30% for women) 3. Six postdoctoral projects (30% for women) 4. Mentoring of 28 junior academic staff 5. Training of 120 junior academic staff in skills development
The 28 junior academic staff will be mentored in the area of food nutrition and value addition, identified as a crucial national need.
Reacting to the news, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza said, “I thank the leadership of the School of Graduate Studies as well as all the individuals who participated in the proposal that has enabled us receive the grant.” “This is indeed crucial if we are to build, nurture and retain the next generation of academics,” she concluded.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala