Makerere University PhD Fellowship in Pre-eclampsia Research For African Students

  •  Phd
  •  17-Mar-2017
  •   Uganda

Makerere University is now accepting applications for its 2017-18 three years PhD Fellowship Program. The fellowship is available for African applicants to pursue a research project in the Infection and Immunity research.

The aim of the fellowship is to support training and career development for potential and emerging African leaders in Infection and Immunity research.

Makerere University Kampala (MUK)is Uganda’s largest and third-oldest institution of higher learning. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates. Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa.

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Makerere University PhD Fellowship in Pre-eclampsia Research For African Students Founded in 1922, Makerere University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kampala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Region. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education, Uganda, Makerere University is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Makerere University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following area for the scholarship:

  • Masters degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or any Basic Science Masters in a relevant area (Immunology or Genetics)
  • Award will be conditional on acceptance for a PhD programme at Makerere University

Offered Benefits

This fellowship will cover University fees, student stipend, health insurance, one return airfare for the student, one return airfare for overseas co-supervisor, travel insurance, visa costs, research funds, bench fees and costs for international conference attendance.

Application Process

Applicants can apply via email.

  • A cover letter (not more than 1 page), resume (not more than 4 pages), a personal statement (not more than 1 page), scanned copies of certificates and three letters from referees.
  • The personal statement should include your aspirations for career progression in the next 8 years, research interests and any information you consider relevant.
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