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Mak-CARTA Workshop Day Two identifies funding for Research

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10 years ago

July 23, 2014

Mark Wamai

Dr. Alex Ezeh, Executive Director, APHRC, Kenya makes his presenatin on Identifying sources of funding for research during the CARTA Capacity Building Workshop, 22nd July 2014, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Researchers have been advised on the quality of the grant proposals they write for research funding. This was at the second day of the Faculty and Administrators Capacity Development Workshop organized by the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) and Makerere University. Convening in the Senate Building, Level 4 Conference Hall on 22-July 2014, participants from the various partner institutions were advised to give grant proposals high priority when looking for research funds.

According to Dr. Alex Ezeh, The Executive Director, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya, researchers should focus on the research idea, objectives, time, the budget and budget justification for a smart and transparent proposal in case they are to succeed in the securing grants for their research studies.

“Funders are looking for great ideas which have promises and potential from great individuals who have a great transparent background in research from great institutions, many researchers tend to neglect the ideal of a good proposal and focus on other issues like who should fund and from where, which culminates into the rejection of their proposals,”he said.

Dr. Robert Ojiambo a Senior Lecturer from Moi University Kenya contributes to the session during the CARTA Capacity Building Workshop, 22nd July 2014, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

In his presentation Dr. Ezeh stated that irrelevance of the research topic, improper budget planning, failure to disclose the funders, and competition among individuals and institutions for grants were among the factors which led to failed research bids. He therefore encouraged researchers to engage in writing their own proposals as this can give it a uniform flow of ideas and also make them realize the errors and common mistakes which can prevent them from securing funds.

“We should find time and write our own proposals. Researchers should write a proposal in their line of expertise, be concrete, collaborate where possible, and also find someone to make a review on their proposals and give feedback before sending it to funders. Research is a public good and so you should not do it with your own salary,” he advised

After Dr. Ezeh’s presentation participants were divided into various groups for parallel sessions based on their areas of expertise. The five parallel sessions sought feedback in the areas of: improving the experience and success rates of postgraduate students entailing mentorship and monitoring; Budgeting and managing research grants; Librarianship and information management; Information and Communication Technology Units of Partner Institutions; and Public Communication Units of Universities.

By Nabatte Prossy, Intern, Public Relations Office

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi Appointed Acting DVC Academic Affairs

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17 hours ago

July 22, 2024

Mak Editor

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Professor Buyinza Mukadasi has been appointed Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) of Makerere University, for a period of six (6) months effective 11^th July 2024 to 10^th January 2025 or until a substantive First Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) is appointed whichever comes earlier.

He is a Professor of Forestry Resource Economics and served as the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Makerere University from 2014 to October 2022. Buyinza holds a PhD in Forest Economics from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta Indonesia. He holds a number of professional enhancement certificates and Diplomas.

As Director DRGT he was charged with the oversight responsibility of all institutional research grants and graduate training in the university. Prof Buyinza served as the Deputy Director in Charge of Administration and Graduate Training (2010 – 2013); Head, Department of Community Forestry and Extension, Faculty of Forestry and Natural Resources (2003 – 2005, 2008-2010) at Makerere University. Buyinza grew though the University ranks from a Tutorial Assistant (1993 – 1998) at Gajah Mada University, Indonesia to becoming a Lecturer (1999); Senior Lecturer (2004); Assoc. Professor (2007) and Full Professor (2010) at Makerere University. He has over 20 years experience of University research and teaching in the field of Forestry and Natural Resource Economics. He has successfully supervised over 50 MSc. and 10 PhD students in the fields of forestry, environment and natural resources. He has also acted as an external examiner in many regional and international universities. He is a member of many professional bodies and served as the Chairperson, Board of Directors of the National Forestry Authority (2007 – 2013). He was the Institutional Focal person (2010-2022) and Chair of the Board of Management of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA), 2014 – 2018.

Buyinza has published widely in the field of forest resource economics, environmental incomes, economics of biodiversity conservation, and Environmental Incomes for Rural Income and livelihoods. He has authored more than 150 papers in International peer-reviewed referred journals, 4 book Chapters, attended more than 70 conference proceedings and has presented in more than 140 conferences/seminars/workshops.

Buyinza has built a very strong international network of collaborations in research administration and has tremendous capacity for resource mobilization. He has been Principal investigator (PI) of 15 research projects and as Co-Principal Investigator in many other institutional research grants. He is the Coordinator of various externally funded research capacity building initiatives at Makerere University. He has a wealth of research management experience with special focus on in the field of natural resources economics, and environmental governance.

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Advert: Mature Age Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2024/2025

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6 days ago

July 17, 2024

Mak Editor

Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for the Undergraduate
Programmes under the Mature Age Entry Scheme only for Private Sponsorship for
2024/2025 Academic Year.
Non-Refundable Application fee of Shs. 50,000/= for Ugandans OR $75 Equivalent for
Internationals, plus bank charge should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda
Revenye Authority after generating a Payment Reference Number (PRN).

Apply using the Institution’s Applications Portal URL:https: //apply.mak.ac.ug
Application is for candidates who passed the Mature Age Entry Examinations of December 17, 2022 and February 24, 2024 only.
Any candidate who passed the examinations in mentioned above and was not admitted on Government/ Private sponsorship for December 17, 2022 sitting, and for Government sponsorship for February 24, 2024 sitting, is eligible to apply for admission on Private Sponsorship for 2024 /2025 Academic Year.

The closing date for applying will be Friday 26th July, 2024.

Further details can be accessed by following this link.

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma/Degree Holders Admission Lists 2024/25

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6 days ago

July 16, 2024

Mak Editor

Main Library, Makerere University. Photo taken on 29th February 2016.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma/Degree Holder applicants admitted under Private/Self Sponsorship for the academic year 2024/25. Please note that admission is subject to verification of academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The admission list is displayed here below:

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