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Mak-CARTA Workshop Day Two identifies funding for Research
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.
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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Makerere University, DFCU Bank Sign MoU to Advance Innovation, Student Leadership and Research
By Eve Nakyanzi and Atwenda Nancy
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated.
Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university.
“We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.
The Writers are Interns in the Public Relations Office, Makerere University
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