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Call For Applications: Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Fellowships

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The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program, launched in 2011, responds to an emerging dilemma within higher education in the global South caused by the extraordinary emphasis on increasing undergraduate enrollment without proportionate investment in faculty development, limiting the ability of universities to produce the next generation of researchers, faculty, technocrats, and leaders.

Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (Up to 8 Awards Per Year)

The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship supports early-career faculty with up to $3,000 over three months to develop a doctoral dissertation proposal. The fellowship supports costs related to pre-fieldwork surveys, literature review, and writing. Fellows are to attend two Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa (Next Gen) workshops designed to help them network, refine, develop, and strengthen their research, align their research with appropriate methods, engage literature in their research, and finalize their projects.

Dissertation Research Fellowship (Up to 14 Awards Per Year)

The Dissertation Research Fellowship supports early-career faculty with up to $15,000 for 6 to 12 months of doctoral dissertation research. It enables them to develop and strengthen dissertations, engage literature in their field, conduct fieldwork, and develop research, data collection and analysis, and scholarly writing. Fellows are to attend two Next Gen training workshops focused on research methods, fieldwork-based data collection, and writing dissertations concerning peace, security, and development issues.

Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship (Up to 15 Awards Per Year)

The Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship supports early-career faculty with up to $10,000 to take a 12-month leave from teaching and administrative responsibilities, enabling them to move from research and fieldwork-based data collection to data analysis, writing, and the completion of their doctoral dissertations and degrees. Fellows are to attend two training workshops focusing on research methods and design, data analysis, and various aspects of dissertation and scholarly writing related to peace, security and development.

Dissertation-Based Writing Fellowship (Up to 6 Awards Per Year)

The Dissertation-Based Writing Fellowship [8] supports up to six former Next Gen fellows who have completed their doctoral degrees with up to $3,000 to take a six-month leave from teaching and administrative responsibilities, enabling them to devote time to writing or completing dissertation-based draft articles for submission and publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Next Gen alumni at an advanced stage of transforming their PhD dissertations into books are also eligible to apply for support to enable them complete their manuscripts. In addition, the award covers drafting, writing and revising manuscripts, literature search, fact-checking, and language and copy-editing. Fellows will be mentored by the program and attend a Next Gen writing and dissemination training workshop.

For more information, including eligibility and application, visit
https://www.ssrc.org/programs/view/nextgenafrica/ OR EMAIL nextgenafrica[at]ssrc.org

Applications will be accepted until JANUARY 10, 2020.

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Undergraduate Admissions List: Mop-up/Appeals 2025/2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:

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Makerere University, DFCU Bank Sign MoU to Advance Innovation, Student Leadership and Research

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Officials from Makerere University and DFCU Bank pose for a group photo at the Main Building Entrance after the MoU signing ceremony on 4th July 2025. Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance academic excellence, advance research and innovation capabilities, and provide crucial student support services through key activities; Annual Tumusiime Muteile Lecture, MakRun and Student activities, 4th July 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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.

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony. Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance academic excellence, advance research and innovation capabilities, and provide crucial student support services through key activities; Annual Tumusiime Muteile Lecture, MakRun and Student activities, 4th July 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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. Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance academic excellence, advance research and innovation capabilities, and provide crucial student support services through key activities; Annual Tumusiime Muteile Lecture, MakRun and Student activities, 4th July 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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.

The Writers are Interns in the Public Relations Office, Makerere University

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Diploma in Performing Arts Admission List 2025/26

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of candidates who passed the special entry examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts held on Saturday 17th May, 2025

The following have been admitted by the University’s Admissions Committee on Private Sponsorship for the 2025/26 Academic Year

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