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Gates Foundation – Grand Challenges Call for Applications

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9 years ago

March 10, 2015

Mark Wamai

L-R VC-Prof. J. Ddumba-Ssentamu, Dr. Alex Deghan-Director, Office of Science and Technology, USAID and Prof Willaim Bazeyo-Dean, School of Public Health, CHS/RAN Chief of Party appreciate a robotic demonstration by a student at the RAN launch 4th June 2013, Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Uganda

The Gates foundation and its Grand Challenges partners are now accepting applications for the following grant programs – for more information please visit the grant opportunities page at www.grandchallenges.org

1. Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to encourage innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions, is now accepting grant proposals for its latest application round. Applicants can be at any experience level; in any discipline; and from any organization, including colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for profit companies.

Proposals are being accepted online until May 13, 2015 on the following topics:

•    Addressing Newborn and Infant Gut Health Through Bacteriophage-Mediated Microbiome Engineering
•    Explore New Ways to Measure Delivery and Use of Digital Financial Services Data
•    Surveillance Tools, Diagnostics and an Artificial Diet to Support New Approaches to Vector Control
•    New Approaches for Addressing Outdoor/Residual Malaria Transmission
•    Reducing Pneumonia Fatalities Through Innovations that Improve Pneumonia Diagnosis & Referral of Malnourished Children
•    Enable Merchant Acceptance of Mobile Money Payments

Initial grants will be US $100,000 each, and projects showing promise will have the opportunity to receive additional funding of up to US $1 million. Full descriptions of the new topics and application instructions are available at www.grandchallenges.org

2. Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development has launched its fifth round for innovative prevention and treatment approaches for pregnant women and newborns in poor, hard-to-reach communities around the world. Saving Lives at Birth partners will fund transformative approaches that cut across three main domains: (i) science & technology, (ii) service delivery, and (iii) demand-side innovation.

The application deadline is March 27, 2015. Details on how to apply for a grant can be found at http://response.notifications.gatesfoundation.org/t?ctl=4C60472:19A41A91901EAFF6444C43CFDE96D3145B81EAEAF7CACE1D&

3. All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development has launched two grant opportunities:

– As part of the Technology to Support Education in Crisis and Conflict Settings Ideation Challenge, it is seeking technology-supported approaches to provide basic education in one or more of the following situations: health crisis, natural disaster, and conflict zone. Proposed solutions should be usable within the first six months after the onset of the crisis or conflict and be usable within the context of a developing country.

The application deadline is March 30, 2015. Details on how to apply can be found at http://response.notifications.gatesfoundation.org/t?ctl=4C60473:19A41A91901EAFF6444C43CFDE96D3145B81EAEAF7CACE1D&

– The Tracking & Tracing Books Prize Competition is seeking innovations to track books destined for early-grade classrooms and learning centers in low-income countries and allow stakeholders, ranging from parents to Ministries of Education and donor agencies, to quickly and easily access tracking information.

The application deadline is April 1, 2015. Details on how to apply for a grant can be found at http://response.notifications.gatesfoundation.org/t?ctl=4C60474:19A41A91901EAFF6444C43CFDE96D3145B81EAEAF7CACE1D&

4. The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT) as part of its new Grand Challenges Japan initiative has launched a Target Research Platform to fund bold ideas in drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics for a set of priority neglected infectious diseases. Applications must be from a partnership between Japanese and non-Japanese organizations.

The application deadline is March 13, 2015. Additional Information can be found at http://response.notifications.gatesfoundation.org/t?ctl=4C60475:19A41A91901EAFF6444C43CFDE96D3145B81EAEAF7CACE1D&

We are looking forward to receiving innovative ideas from around the world and from all disciplines. Thank you for your commitment to solving the world’s greatest health and development challenges.

The Grand Challenges Team

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Makerere University Students’ Internship Evaluation

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5 hours ago

July 5, 2024

Mak Editor

An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012.

To all Makerere Students Undertaking Internship 2024

I hope you are well. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we invite you to participate in the evaluation of your internship experience at Makerere University. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance the quality of our internship programs.

Purpose of Data Collection: The purpose of this evaluation is to monitor the effectiveness of the internship process within Makerere University. By collecting data on your experiences, we aim to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions to enhance the overall internship structures and processes.

Confidentiality and Privacy: Rest assured that your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. No personal information will be shared with anyone other than the Quality Assurance (QAD) Team. Only aggregate results will be disseminated to the University and colleges for the purpose of program enhancement.

Your Voice Matters: We encourage you to provide candid feedback. Your insights will help shape the future of internships at Makerere University. Feel free to express yourself openly, especially in the final open-ended questions. Describe your experiences, challenges, and any changes you encountered during your internship journey.

How to Participate: Complete the questions below this information sheet.

Your participation is crucial, and we appreciate your contribution to improving the internship program. Thank you for being an active part of our community and for helping us create a positive impact.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the QAD Team at info.qad@mak.ac.ug , director.qad@mak.ac.ug, stephen.mpirirwe@mak.ac.ug, Phone: 0788961314 or 0776499859.

Best regards,

Dr. Cyprian Misinde,
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE

Click here to evaluate your internship experience

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Call for Applications: Third U.S.-Africa Frontiers Symposium

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1 week ago

June 28, 2024

Mak Editor

Call for Applications: Third U.S.-Africa Frontiers Symposium Kigali, Rwanda, February 18-20, 2025. Photo: Courtesy.

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is pleased to announce the 3^rdU.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 United States and African Union member countries to submit their application online before the deadline of July 7, 2024, 11:59 PM ET (Washington D.C. time).

This program brings together outstanding early/mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals (within 15 years of most recent degree), from the United States and the member countries of the African Union for a series of symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. The goal of these meetings is to enhance scientific exchange and dialogue among early-to-middle career researchers in African countries and the United States, including the African science diaspora, and through this interaction facilitate research collaboration within and beyond the region. Another unique aspect of the Frontiers events is the pluri-disciplinarity of the participants’ backgrounds and research interests.

One of the main objectives of this Frontiers symposium is to advance our understanding of cutting-edge S&T trends in the U.S. and Africa and to foster dialogue and collaborations across disciplines. The upcoming symposium will address the following topics:

Session I: New Solutions for Decarbonization
Session II: Biotechnology
Session III: Precision Agriculture
Session IV: Advances in Space Research
Session V: Smart and Connected Cities

We encourage early-career scientists, engineers and medical professionals working on related research to apply to this multidisciplinary meeting, as long as they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Each general participant will also have the opportunity to present their research during poster sessions. Travel of selected participants will be covered. More details on the symposium, organization, and program can be found on the symposium webpage.

Please submit your application online by 11:59 PM ET on July 7, 2024. For more information on the U.S.-Africa Frontiers Program, please visit our program website. Please email USAfricaSTEM@nas.edu with any questions.

APPLY BY JULY 7

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Call for scholarship applications for PhDs and MSc positions in the framework of the Intra Africa Homegrown Clean Energy Project

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1 week ago

June 27, 2024

Mak Editor

Some of the CAES PhD graduates with the Chair of the University Ceremonies Committee, also member of staff at the College, Prof. Jackie Bonabana (Right). 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), 30th January 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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 threatens their health and the environment. Yet, Africa possesses a wealth of untapped renewable resources – a golden key to unlocking a brighter future.
The Homegrown Clean Energy (HCE) Solutions Project steps in to address these challenges with a vision driven by African ingenuity. We are empowering universities, the private sector, and local communities to develop clean energy solutions tailored to their specific needs.

The objectives of Homegrown Clean Energy:

Promote the development of Homegrown Clean Energy (HCE) solutions for underrepresented communities.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and technology transfer among participating institutions.
Enhance entrepreneurship skills in clean energy solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Africa.
Promote gender equality and social inclusion in clean energy solutions.

Participating Institutions:

Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMIN), Nigeria
Makerere University, Uganda
University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Uganda
University of Nigeria (UNN), Nigeria
University of Zimbabwe (UoZ)

Application Documents:

Filled Application Form
CV
A three-page proposal document

See Downloads for detailed application.

How to Apply for the Scholarship:

To apply: click here to apply: Masters https://bit.ly/HCE_MScApply
To apply: click here to apply: PhD https://bit.ly/HCE_PhDApply

Application Deadline

The deadline for the application is 27^th July 2024 by Midnight GMT +1. Results will be announced on September 3, 2024

Contact Details

For further enquiries or guidance required kindly contact the following.

FUT Minna – Caroline Alenoghena; carol@futminna.edu.ng +234 8035015984
UNN- Cynthia Nwobodo; cynthia.nwobodo@unn.edu.ng +234 803 946 2574
MAK– Grace Nakabonge; grace.nakabonge@mak.ac.ug +256 782356607
UMU- Dr Robinah S. Nakabo; rnakabo@umu.ac.ug +256 776 802981
UAC- Michel Dossou; michel.dossou@uac.bj +229 97 54 27 44
UoZ- Dr Blessing Magonziwa; blessing.magonziwa21@alumni.colostate.edu. +263 775990146

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