The Makerere University College of Health Sciences and Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Research Training and mentorship to strengthen brain health program is a five-year project, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the Fogarty International Center (FIC). The major goal is to strengthen brain health research through multidisciplinary training and build a sustainable faculty and institutional capacity for research to improve brain health across the Lifespan in Uganda.
The Project is soliciting for applications for Master’s training support for year 2 in Brain Health-related research at Makerere University/UMU.
Application Process
Applicants should submit an application letter accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, two recommendation letters from Professional referees or mentors and a 2-page concept or approved full proposal addressing a brain health or neurological disease related problem.
A soft copy should be submitted to the Training Coordinator, Brain Health Project.
Email: brainhealthtraining[at]gmail.com.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st October 2021.
For more information, inquiries and additional advice on developing concepts, please contact the following: Prof. Elly Katabira, katabira[at]infocom.co.ug, Dr. Mark Kaddumukasa, kaddumark[at]yahoo.co.uk
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Please see Download below for detailed criteria.