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Call For Applications: DRGT, CEES Advanced Research Methods Course

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The Director DRGT-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Right) hands over a certificate to Sr. Achora Vincentina; a PhD Student who took part in the Qualitative Data Analysis Training on 8th February 2019 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) in collaboration with the School of Education, College of Education and External Studies (CEES) has organized a PhD cross-cutting course “Advanced Research Methods” scheduled for Monday, 30th November to Friday, 11th December, 2020.

This four credit unit (4CU) course is among the required cross-cutting courses aimed at equipping PhD students with skills and knowledge of frameworks, processes and approaches for designing a qualitative and/or quantitative doctoral research study in the natural and social sciences.

Venue: Senate Conference Room, Makerere University
Who should apply: PhD Students
Maximum Number of Participants: 40
Latest Date of application: Friday 20th November, 2020

Please forward written applications indicating the PhD Program, Gender, Department, School, College, admission/study status, telephone and e-mail contact address electronically to: conference[at]rgt.mak.ac.ug or director[at]rgt.mak.ac.ug.

Selected applicants will be informed via e-mail/phone call by Tuesday, 24th November, 2020.

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