MMed Scholars – 5 Fully Funded Research Scholarships (ORTARCHI 2026/27)
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University
Opportunity TypeScholarship
Profession / CadreMMed Internal Medicine and Paediatrics students
LocationMakerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala; Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
Deadline08 Nov 202611 days left
Salary / AllowanceNot disclosed
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Opportunity Description
O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair Initiative (ORTARCHI), Strengthening Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Capacity through Tiered Mentorship and Institutional Collaboration, funded at IDI Makerere University. Academic year 2026/27. Collaborators: Makerere, MUST, University of Minnesota (USA), CAPRISA (South Africa). Training: immunology, epidemiology, biostatistics, pharmacology and quality improvement. Research on neuro-infectious diseases, including meningitis, encephalitis and meningoencephalitis, and related fields. Programme seeks to build African physician-scientist research and leadership capacity and support development of an infectious disease fellowship. Five slots: Makerere MMed Paediatrics (1); Makerere MMed Internal Medicine (2); MUST MMed Internal Medicine (2). Reports to Head of Department – Research. Duration: 1 year. Full-time.
Requirements
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Currently enrolled in second year of MMed Paediatrics or Internal Medicine at Makerere University, or second year MMed Internal Medicine at MUST. Must commit full-time.
RESEARCH PROFILE
Demonstrated interest in infectious/neurological diseases research, writing and publication, ideally previous research/publications; clear research interest and question; basic knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology and statistics; commitment to academic leadership; independent study, teamwork, communication and strong spoken/written English.
SCHOLAR EXPECTATIONS
At least one peer-reviewed publication; submit MMed thesis for final viva voce; quarterly supervisor reports; present findings at ORTARCHI meetings, IDI Research Forum and national/international conferences; attend IDI forums and engage other scholars.
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