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DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE TRAINING (DRGT), MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTED BY THE CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK PROGRAM TITLE: CONSOLIDATING EARLY-CAREER PROGRAM AT MAKERERE AND OTHER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (CECAP) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 13th May 2024, 5:00 PM
Makerere University received a postdoctoral fellowship development grant from the Carnegie
Corporation of New York, 2022 – 2024. The grant will be aimed at consolidating the research capacity
of early career academics to enhance their research productivity and ability to contribute effectively to
global knowledge generation at MAK and its four partner public Universities (Busitema, Gulu,
Kyambogo, Mbarara). The Grant will support 25 fellows (15 MAK;10 PPUs) awarded on a competitive
basis, to begin by 2022. We now invite applications from eligible staff employed at Makerere University
or any of the four partner public University named above.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply. At least 50 percent of the fellowships will be awarded to
female applicants on competitive basis.
Eligibility requirements
(i). An employee of MAK or any of the four PPUs (Busitema, Gulu, Kyambogo, Mbarara) on permanent or contractual terms.
(ii). Possess a PhD degree in any discipline earned within the last 10 years.
(iii). At the rank of Assistant Lecturer or Lecturer
(iv). Atleast one peer-reviewed article/paper as evidence of publication experience
(v). Not hold another on-going fellowship or major research grant (as PI) at the time of application.
Benefits of the Fellowship
The fellowship amount is USD 37,000 to cover expenses for the following activities:
(i). Research costs (Lab/fieldwork expenses, procurement of minor equipment, consumables and supplies (reagents), research assistants, IRB fees)
(ii). Dissemination and outreach activities
(iii). Tuition and research funds for masters’ student attached to the project
(iv). Publication fees for an article published in reputable peer-reviewed journals
(v). Organization of a seminar or workshop series in the fellow’s department
(vi). Professional skills enhancement training
(vii). Conference attendance and travel costs to present papers at international conferences (travel
expenses, visa fees, and subsistence allowance).
In addition, the academic department hosting a fellow will be eligible to apply for a grant of up to USD
$ 6,000 to upgrade research infrastructure, for example augmenting internet access, adding to or
replacing research technology, and developing new courses or teaching materials.
Obligations and deliverables of the fellow
Fellows must commit to undertake and complete the following activities:
(i). Conduct research under the mentorship of a senior academic,
(ii). Dissemination of research results to academic (published articles/papers) and non-academic
audiences (policy dialogues),
(iii). Organize academic activities in the department e.g. curriculum development/review seminars,
lunch time seminars.
(iv). Supervise the master’s student attached to the project.
(v). Participate in professional skills and competency development training workshops organized by
Makerere University.
(vi). Publish atleast one article/paper in a peer-reviewed journal
(vii). Submit regular quarterly progress reports, endorsed by the mentor and the final report no later
than one month after the completion of the fellowship. All peer reviewed publications and
submitted manuscripts must be attached to the report.
Application instructions and procedure
Required documents
i. A research concept paper submitted in Microsoft Word in Arial font, size 11, single-spaced.
ii. A realistic budget with budget notes explain the different expenditure items
iii. Detailed work-plan and procurement Plan (max. 1 page)
iv. A current CV (max. 1 page)
v. Softcopies of at least one article/paper published in a peer-review journal
vi. Recommendation letters from two academic referees, one of which must be from the Head of
Department indicating the academic ability of the applicant and that once successful, the fellow
will be granted protected research time during the fellowship period
vii. Electronic submission of application with supporting documents and two letters of academic
reference (submit file name: surname_givenname_CECAP2022.doc) to the Director,
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, Makerere University; Email:
director.rgt@mak.ac.ug Copy to: conference.rgt@mak.ac.ug
viii. Hard copies should be addressed to the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training,
Makerere University, P.O.BOX 7062 Kampala, Senate Building Level 4, Room 410.
ix. Submission deadline: 13th May 2022, 5:00PM EAT.
Detailed information about the application and the application form for the fellowship can be obtained
from the DRGT website: https://rgt.mak.ac.ug
For further information regarding this call, please contact:
Mr. Nestor Mugabe
Research Grants Officer
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training
Lincoln Flats, Room B5
Makerere University
Cell: +256782770032
Email: nestor.mugabe@mak.ac.ug
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE TRAINING CONSOLIDATING EARLY-CAREER ACADEMICS PROGRAMME AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY AND PARTNER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (CECAP), 2022-2024
WITH SUPPORT FROM THE CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK APPLICATION FOR THE CECAP_2022 FELLOWSHIP
PERSONAL DETAILS
Last Name:
First and Middle Name:
Address:
Telephone number:
Mobile number:
Email address:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Nationality:
Department:
Date of PhD Award (Year)
Field of PhD Degree
DETAILS OF PROPOSED AREA OF RESEARCH INTEREST
Possible area of interest for the Early-career fellowship
OUTLINE OF RESEARCH CONCEPT
- Title of Research (max. 20 words)
- Research Problem: Provide a brief description ofdescription of the problem you intend to
address and theand the possible research questions, (max. 1 page) - Objectives: Provide a statement of your research objectives and expected outputs (max. 1 page)
- Significance: Explain how your research project will address a gap in, or builds upon, existing
knowledge, as well as its relevance to the contemporary issues and developments in the field of
study (max. 1 page) - Research Methods: Provide a description of your research plan, including the steps to be taken,
methods to be employed in conducting the research, and data sources and the expected form of
the results, (max. 1 page) - Motivation. Demonstrate why you are the correct person to undertake this research project and
explain your interest in this research project and state the potential benefits you anticipate to
acquire from this fellowship. (max. 1 page) - Dissemination plan: Describe your plan of sharing the findings of the study to academic and nonacademic research users. (max. 1page)
- Gender: Describe how you will incorporate gender dimension in your research project. (Max.
1page) - Multi-disciplinarity: Describe how you will incorporate multi-disciplinary issues in your research
project. (max. 1page) - References: Provide a list of relevant reading materials and literature sources. (max. 1page)
APPLICANT’S CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION
Degrees or certification and discipline or major;
School/department, thesis title (if any), and Month and year of graduation (or expected date).
Begin with the most recent degree Degree Dept/Institution Dates attended (dd/mm/yy)
COMPUTER SKILLS
List computer packages and level of skill (i.e.i.e., basic, intermediate, and advanced)
PUBLICATIONS
Provide full reference for ALL your publications
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AWARDS, HONORS, AND GRANTS RECEIVED
Please include the following Provide your referees’ information below).
Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
Telephone
Email
The referee should be someone who can comment on the applicant’s ability to conduct the
proposed research project as well as provide the supportive environment for execution of the
fellowship project at Makerere University and the PPUs, e.g. Could be a direct line supervisor,
prospective mentor or head of department etc.