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Grant Call: Departmental Grant by Departments Hosting Fellows SECA Early-Career Research Fellowships

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Makerere University received a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York aimed at Supporting Early-Career Academics at Makerere University (SECA). This two-year grant focuses on enhancing the research capacity of Makerere University staff by providing research fellowships to 17 early-career academics, tenable at Makerere University. The duration of the grant is from October 1st 2019 to September 30th 2021. A component of this fellowship provides a competitive departmental grant of USD 7,000 for departments hosting the successful Carnegie SECA fellows. The early-career fellowship aims at identifying and supporting future research leaders across all disciplines; and creating a pool of new doctoral supervisors. Therefore, the activities proposed by the applying department should align to these aims.

Reporting Requirements

The proposed activities must be completed within 6 months. The department must submit a narrative and financial report on the implementation of the grant to the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, not later than one month after the completion of the grant. Departments that have chosen to finance publications should attach such publications and submitted manuscripts to the report.

Application Procedure

  1.  Electronic submission of application for fellowship with supporting documents should be sent to the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, Makerere University; Email: director@rgt.mak.ac.ug  Copy to: conference@rgt.mak.ac.ug
  2. Hard copies should be addressed to the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, Makerere University, Senate Building Level 4, Room 410. Makerere University.
  3. The closing date for the application is Friday 19th February at 5:00pm.

For further information regarding this call, please follow this link

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Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

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April 28, 2026

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Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12th May 2026.

How to Apply

  • Application is online for ALL applicants.
  • Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
  • A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
  • Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

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Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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April 27, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

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