An aerial view of Left to Right: Mitchell Hall, Senate, CoCIS Blocks B and A, Lincoln Flats, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility and School of Social Sciences (white) Buildings, Makerere University, with Kampala City in the background, October 2018.
Water ESSENCE – Creating Synergies to meet global challenges is a NORHED project funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD). The aim of the programme is to strength capacity of higher education institutions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC), to educate more and better qualified candidates, and to increase quality and quantity of research conducted by the countries’ own researchers. The purpose of WATER ESSENCE project is to co-develop, strengthen and innovate the teaching and learning processes, enhancing the capacities and capabilities of the graduate water programs. It will create mechanisms and solutions continuing well beyond the project life and strengthening partner universities’ contributions to the lifelong learning of the water professionals.
The Partner institutions on this project include: In Norway: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU); Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); University of Bergen (UIB) and; In Africa Makerere University (Uganda), University of Nairobi (Kenya), Machakos University (Kenya), University of Juba (South Sudan), Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia), University of Rwanda, University of Ghana, and University of Development Studies(Ghana).
The call
WATER ESSENCE is pleased to announce funding for
Three (3) three months MSc. /MA. mobility fellowships at any of our partner Universities in Africa.
One (1) six months PhD fellowship at any of our Partner University in Africa.
In Water, Society and Climate Change related disciplines• Water Resources Management • Applied Hydrology and ground water management • Irrigation and water management • GIS and remote sensing in water resources • Water and Disaster management • Water supply (engineering, technology, health, water quality) • Wastewater treatment • Computer applications in water and Environmental engineering; Hydropolitics • Climate change impacts & adaptation.
Research funding will be provided to cover costs of field research/tuition, a modest stipend and travel to Partner institutions as may be required.
Eligibility and requirements
The applicant should
Be a registered student at Makerere University and will have completed course work in fields relevant to the above broad theme. In addition, applicants should:
Be willing to undertake and complete field research and write-up (including publishing in recognized journals) within the specified period;
Females are highly encouraged to apply.
Provide proof of completion of coursework, Registration and a full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with primary and alternative contacts, copies of academic documents, statement of research interest and contact addresses (phone and email) of two referees.
How to apply:
Applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Water ESSENCE MSc. / PhD Research Funding Application” to reach the undersigned by 5:00 PM, 10th October, 2024. The Coordinator Water Essence, Flat B7 Lincoln Flats Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala. Phone: +256 (0) 772561965 Email: makuib.projects@mak.ac.ug
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala