Masters fellowship – 2022

September 8, 2022 hepiadmin

MASTERS SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP ADVERTISEMENT

Applications are invited for the HEPI-SHSSU Masters fellowship programme support from postgraduate students of:

Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS)
Kabale University School of Medicine
Clarke International University
Faculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University

The programme will support graduates in their final year of training leading to the award of a Masters degree on any of the Master’s graduate training programs at the stated University for a maximum of 19 successful candidates.

Eligibility

This is open to post graduate students, in their final year of study at their respective University graduate programs.

Criteria for Selection

1. Proof of admission to your university in the stated School or Faculty on a Master’s programme

2. Should on normal progress

3. Preference will be made to the finalists in Masters

4. Demonstrate interest in research training and conducting research within the respective discipline.

5. Students on three (3) or four (4) year postgraduate programs should provide proof of normal progress for the initial years of training.

6. A letter of recommendation and support from the programmes Head of Department.

7. Plan for career development

8. Capacity towards attaining research leadership and international recognition in one’s field.

9. Commitment to developing at least one manuscript for publication based on their research

10. Applicants with research concepts focusing on any one of the following aspects will have an added advantage:

· Sickle Cell Disease ( Clinical, Public Health, Psychosocial Biomedical aspects)

· HIV/AIDS

· Health Professions Education

Application Process

Enquiries and Applications must be submitted to hepishssu@gmail.com and should consist of: a cover letter (1 page only), resume (not more than 3 pages) a personal statement (Maximum 1 page), research concept (Maximum 1 page), admission letter, proof of normal progress for the initial years of training for your year masters programmes and two letters of recommendation. The personal statement should include your aspirations for career progression in the next 5-7 years, research interests and any information you consider relevant. Closing date for the receipt of applications is 30^th September 2022.