Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine (Department of Paediatrics & Child Health) and Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences are the recipient of Training Research Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The objective of the 5 year training grant is to enhance national capacity for high quality research and health systems development in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) & related  Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across the lifespan. The project is now soliciting applications for two (2) non-Degree Research Fellowship support in SCD and related NCDs for the research at Makerere University.



Selection criteria:

1.    Applicants should be a faculty or student at Makerere University, or Health Professional/Social Scientist at a recognised institution.

2.    Project idea focused (but not limited) to any of the following areas:

a)    Biomedical aspects of SCD/related NCDs

b)    Clinical aspects of SCD/related NCDs

c)    Psychosocial/Ethical aspects of SCD/related NCDs

d)    Clinical/Community Improvement Project

See the attached advert for more details and kindly share with your networks.

Deadline: 20th April 2025