The three months internship will be absolved within an engineering company in Germany. One is dealing with Geographic Information Systems; one is working in the food processing sector (Food drying). It is expected that the intern will actively work within the company. He/she may come with an own project, e.g. the working title of the thesis, to undertake own studies within the framework of the company. A full report on the three months stay is to be handed in before the end of the internship.
The 3 months internship will cover travel costs to Germany and public transport costs within Germany, and a stipend of € 1.400,00/month for each completed month in Germany. The Demand Driven Teaching project is financially supported by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The student will be invited by University of Siegen and hosted directly by the respective company. The candidate will be supervised by a team of supervisors from the partner institutes.
Qualifications
Second year MSc student with above average grades in Integrated Watershed Management, Environmental Management, and Food Science
The student should be interested in one of the following: Hydrology, Environmental Planning, Remote sensing and GIS; Food processing
Should have had the proposal accepted, and collected sufficient data for thesis write up
Ability to work independently and in a team; pro-active attitude; good communication skills; ability to deal with high a work load;
Excellent English writing skills; open to live in a foreign community, ready to learn basic German language
Application Procedure
Candidates should submit the following documents complied in one single PDF document:
Application letter, stipulating the motivation for the internship and elaborating on the candidate’s experience in relation to the requirements;
Curriculum vitae, concise and focusing on academic training, relevant work experience, and scientific engagement;
The names, affiliations and e‐mail of two senior scientists (candidate’s thesis supervisor, main professor or current employer) as referees for recommendation letters;
University transcripts (detailing BSc and first MSc degrees).
A copy of your valid passport
Applicants should be ready to stay abroad for 90 days and share their cultural background in form of a presentation as expected or when asked.
To apply, please send an e-mail with the documents listed above to majaliwam@gmail.com, and ruger.winnegge@uni-siegen.de
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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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“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.