MU-JHU Care  Ltd  in partnership with Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is pleased to announce a call for applications for Master of Science scholarships in biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacology, bioethics, clinical trials and related disciplines at Makerere University.

The program aims to strengthen local multidisciplinary, scientific capacity for the design and conduct of HIV related research among;

• pregnant and lactating women,
• children,
• adolescents,
• young women and their partners.

It is supported by the Fogarty International Center of the US National Institute of Health.

Applicants should be:

• Ugandan
• Enrolled in a Master of Science program at Makerere University (Mak) or Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH).
• In their second year of training under normal academic progress and ready to start their research.
• Interested in training and conduct of HIV related research in pregnant or lactating women, children, adolescents or young women and their partners and a commitment to developing a career and leadership in this field.
• Having a research topic relevant to this program.
• Have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or faculty head.
• Commitment to publish research conducted under this training in a peer reviewed Journal.

Fellowship benefits

• Tuition costs at Mak
• Research funding for the dissertation
• Stipend
• Mentorship from local mentors
• Training in scientific and grant writing

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page) expressing interest in the program, addressed to the Program Director.
• Personal statement (should address above eligibility criteria).
• Curriculum vitae
• Research proposal synopsis related to HIV in the population of interest (maximum 3 pages).
• Recommendation letter from at least one faculty member sent separately to mujhu@mujhu.org, before the application deadline.

Application deadline: 14 November 2025 at midnight.

Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted through the following link: https://redcap.link/longtermclinicaltrial and follow the instructions provided.

Additional information: Inquiries should be forwarded to mujhu@mujhu.org