We are delighted to announce two exceptional opportunities under the “Digital Mobile Technologies to Study Tuberculosis”: A Multi-Disciplinary training program sponsored by the Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, USA. This program is organized in collaboration with The University of Georgia, College of Public Health and the Global Health Institute in Athens, Georgia, United States, and Makerere University School of Public Health.
1. PhD Training Opportunity in Epidemiology with GIS or Computer Science and AI Concentration
We invite applications for a prestigious training position that will lead to a PhD degree in Epidemiology with a concentration in either Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) or Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. The majority of the training will take place at the esteemed University of Georgia, with a two-year residency requirement.
For further details and to apply, please visit: PhD TrainingOpportunity
Application deadline: August 30th, 2023
2. Master’s Thesis Research Funding Support
As part of the recently funded D43 multi-disciplinary training program in digital mobile technologies to study tuberculosis, we are seeking applications for funding support for Master’s thesis research work. This opportunity is open to students enrolled in a Master’s degree program at the Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
Applicants should focus their research on the use or application of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) or modern digital technologies in the area of Tuberculosis or TB/HIV. The support package will include research funding, stipend, and in-country travel support.
For more information and to apply, please visit: Master’s Thesis Support
Application deadline: September 1st, 2023
Please note that these opportunities are open to Ugandan applicants, and we encourage women to apply.