MU-JHU Care Ltd, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), received an NIH Fogarty International Center D43 International Research Training Grant for the grant period 2025-2030.

The programme, titled Strengthening Capacity of Researchers in Uganda to Conduct HIV Clinical Trials in Unique Populations, supports the development of the next generation of Ugandan researchers with the skills to design, conduct and lead high-quality HIV clinical trials.

The training focuses on research involving populations that have historically been underrepresented in clinical research, including pregnant and lactating women, infants, children and adolescents, and young women and their male partners.

Through the D43 programme, MU-JHU provides a range of research training opportunities, from short-term training and specialized courses to postgraduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships. The programme combines formal training, practical research experience, mentorship and exposure to international research networks.

Learn more about the NIH Fogarty D43 programme:
https://www.fic.nih.gov/Grants/Search/Pages/hiv-ncd-d43tw013049.aspx

Our D43 Scholars and Trainees

As a result of the D43 award, Ugandan researchers selected through a competitive process have received scholarships and fellowships to pursue advanced training in areas relevant to HIV clinical research.

These scholars and trainees represent an important investment in Uganda’s research workforce and will contribute to strengthening the country’s capacity to generate evidence, conduct ethical and scientifically rigorous clinical trials, and address emerging public health priorities.

2026 Meet our D43 Awardees