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Eni Award 2024 – Debut in Research: Young Talents from Africa

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2 years ago

September 19, 2023

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Female and Male participants engaged in a practical session during the 8th Training Workshop in Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance, Biogas Production and Solar Thermal Systems held in May 2022 at the Department of Physics, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Following the Official Announcement sent on September, 4^th, 2023, we are pleased to launch the 2024 Edition of the Eni Award – Debut in Research: Young Talents for Africa Prize, which is addressed to students of African citizenship born in or after the year 1993, holding a Master’s degree and having defended their thesis at an African University during 2023 or 2022 on the various scientific topics promoted by the Eni Award: decarbonization and energy transition, new energy frontiers and advanced environmental solutions.

The Prize is offered to four students and consists in a customized plaque, a scholarship for the attendance of a 3-year PhD course to be conducted at an Italian university and the indivisible sum of € 5,000 (five thousand Euros) which will be paid once the PhD scholarship has been formally accepted and the enrolment procedures have been completed.

Registration deadline: November 24th, 2023

Please see below for the flyer and a brochure with all the details, which can be found also at the following link: https://www.eni.com/en-IT/innovation-technologies/eni-award.html

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Related Topics:2024 Africa decarbonization Energy Eni Award Environmental PhD Prize scholarship solutions Transition

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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2 days ago

February 10, 2026

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For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

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3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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2 days ago

February 10, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

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SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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