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DRGT wins Carnegie Corporation Grant No. G-20-57626

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4 years ago

March 17, 2022

Mak Editor

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) has received the good news that at its meeting on March 10, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Corporation of New York approved our grant application titled “Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme at Makerere University and Partner Public Universities (CECAP), 2022-2024” worth US$1,250,000.00 (Grant No. G-20-57626).

To any Research Administrator, there is no other greater source of inspiration and motivation than winning an internationally competitive grant! Many of you that have ever won a competitive grant know well the amount of ecstasy, gratification and indeed satisfaction that comes along with such an announcement. Frankly, writing a grant-winning proposal is a stressful and strenuous process. Whether you are a seasoned grant writer or are preparing your first proposal ever, grant writing can be an intimidating endeavor! Writing a successful grant application has nothing to do with the excellent scientific publications to your name.

And so we are overjoyed that we submitted coherent work-plans, compelling motivational statements, and demonstrated superior experience in grant management. Yes, we did and this award reflects the endless hours we spent securing support letters, negotiating contracts, and responding to reviewer comments.

Success is sweet. But it’s sweeter when it achieved thorough coordination, cooperation, and collaboration. Thank you PIC for such great teamwork. Congratulations! And like I have always said, the way to success is always difficult, but we still managed to get ourselves to the top and be honored. Today, we are winners and we truly deserve it!

Take home message: Writing a grant proposal is an integral part of the scientific process, and mastering this skill is crucial for any academic seeking to carve out their own research niche. As funding is getting tighter and more competitive, it is only the most resilient academics that will secure future grants.

Professor Buyinza Mukadasi, Director, DRGT, Makerere University

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

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21 hours ago

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 16^th 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 12^th 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.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

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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1 day ago

April 28, 2026

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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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2 days ago

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 13^thDecember 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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