Makerere University College of Health Sciences, through the EnRiCH (Enhancing Research Capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and Related Non-Communicable Diseases) Project, is pleased to invite applications for two (2) Non-Degree Research Fellowships in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
The EnRiCH Project is funded through a Training Research Grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is jointly implemented by Makerere University School of Medicine (Department of Pediatrics and Child Health) and Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences. The fellowship aims to strengthen national research capacity and promote high-quality research and health systems development in SCD and related NCDs.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should be:
- Faculty at Makerere University, or
- Health professionals or social scientists affiliated with a recognized institution.
Research concepts should focus on, but are not limited to:
- Biomedical aspects of SCD and related NCDs
- Clinical aspects of SCD and related NCDs
- Psychosocial and ethical aspects of SCD and related NCDs
Fellowship Benefits
Successful fellows will receive training in:
- Bioethics
- Implementation Science
- Behavioral Sciences Research
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Research Management
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
- A one-page cover letter
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- One recommendation letter from a professional referee or mentor
- A two-page research concept addressing SCD and related NCDs
Applications should be addressed to the Principal Investigator, EnRiCH Project, and submitted as a single PDF document via email to:
Application Deadline: 13 July 2026
We encourage all eligible faculty members, health professionals, and social scientists with an interest in SCD and related NCD research to apply and share this opportunity within their professional networks.
Please find the attached call for applications for additional details.