Faculty Research training – 2020

The HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND SERVICES IN UGANDA (HEPI-SHSSU)
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Applications are invited from faculty at:
 Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS)
 Kabale University School of Medicine
 Clarke International University
 Faculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University
to undertake training in research. Limited research funding will be available for research focusing on community-based clinical, operational, education, epidemiological or biomedical research in communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, etc.) or non-communicable diseases of importance to Uganda. Priority will be given to faculty with limited research skills with a goal of addressing barriers to research productivity at the college. Up to 15 applicants will be selected and they will undergo a brief (2 days) didactic training in research prior to embarking on their research projects. Up to 4,000 US dollars per applicant (depending on budget) will be available support the research.

Eligibility
This training is open to all faculty and staff at the stated Universities who contribute to research and teaching in the stated Schools or Faculties. Faculty should be at level of Assistant Lecturer or Lecturer with a sound research proposal. Priority will be given to applicants with suitable mentor(s) with whom they would work with.

Criteria for Selection

1. Assistant lecturer or Lecturer with a sound research proposal
2. Demonstrated interest in research training and conducting research
3. Capacity towards attaining research leadership and international recognition in one’s field
4. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply
   

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 5 pages) and one letter of recommendation from the Head of Department. The personal statement should include your contribution to the academic and research life of a department, 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 1st October 2020.
Timelines:
Application deadline: October 01, 2020
Notification date: October 23, 2020
Proposed start date: November 10, 2020