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Commonwealth Scholarships 2021
Commonwealth Scholarships for Candidates to undertake PhD studies tenable in September/October in the UK. Deadline is Friday 8th January, 2021.
COMMONWEALTH Pre-Nomination Form 2020.doc Invitation letter_Makerere University.pdf Guidance_Makerere University.pdf Advert for Commonwealth-2021.signed.pdf
Makerere University Vice Chancellor's Season's Greetings to Staff.
Makerere University Vice Chancellor's Season's Greetings to Academic Staff.
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Dissemination Seminar 2020
2020/2021 Graduation Timelines
Access and Benefits Sharing – Sustainable use of Biodiversity (ABSbio)
The ABSbio project, began in 2019 aiming to support capacity development for the implementation of the Access and Benefits Sharing (ABS) mechanisms in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol on access to biological recourses and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization. The project is being implemented by the International SEPT program at Leipzig University, in partnership with the Institute for Pharmacy (Leipzig University), Makerere University (MAK), Uganda, and the Inter-Regional University of Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology and Applied Sciences (IRGIB), Benin.
The project is working in Uganda and Benin to raise awareness on the role and relevance of Sustainable Business Models, build capacities in partner institutions on developing sustainable value chains, integrating biodiversity and ABS into teaching approaches of partner institutions, and promote knowledge exchange on the subject.
You are kindly invited to participate in this symposium as it provides an opportunity for interactive knowledge exchange and promote ideas for ABS and sustainable use of biodiversity in Africa and beyond.
Participation: To make the event interactive as well as reach a wider audience, the event will be hosted on Zoom and streamed live on YouTube. Please join on Zoom to contribute to the discussions via chat or in-person (use a headset).
Date: 11.12.2020
Time: 14:00-16:00 (CET)
14:00-16:00 (WAT) 16:00-18:00 (EAT)
Event Links
Zoom: ABSbio Symposium 2020
YouTube: Universität Leipzig / ZMK
Green Chemistry Research Grants
The call for applications for the 2020 Green Chemistry research grants for young scientists, including the special grant for research projects on phosphogypsum, is exceptionally remaining open until 31 January 2021.
The extension of the deadline from 25 April 2020 to 31 January 2021 takes into consideration the many disruptions caused by COVID-19 on universities’ and research institutes’ work, including meetings, travel, and health security measures implemented in many countries. Applications submitted before the initial deadline (25 April 2020) will remain valid and will be reviewed together with the applications received by 31 January 2021. Any information that may require updating will be revised in consultation with the applicants if necessary, following the evaluation of the applications by the Jury.
Re-advert: Graduate Applications 2020/2021
The Academic Registrar of Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral degree Programmes) for the 2020/2021 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first class or second class degree or its equivalent from a recognised and chartered university/institution. Applicants should also possess a Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes (or its equivalent) and a Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two Principle Passes and one Subsidiary Pass obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).
All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses. Therefore applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable.
How to apply
- Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL http://admissions.mak.ac.ug and generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) by following the guide below.
- Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile No. Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.
- A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
- The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
- To fill a form the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate scheme i.e. Postgraduate and Taught PhD or PhD Research
- Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button
- Make a payment at any of the following Banks:
- Stanbic
- Post Bank
- Centenary Bank
- DFCU Bank
- UBA Bank
- Print 2 copies of the filled biodata form and attach 2 certified copies of your academic documents, 2 copies of all other relevant academic documents, 2 passport photos and the three referees’ letters of recommendation.
- Submit in office No. 307; level 3 Senate Building Or email scanned copies of the mentioned documents to drgt@rgt.mak.ac.ug.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER FOR PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES
- Go the payment reference site: https//:payments.mak.ac.ug
- Fill in your name;
- Fill in your email;
- Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next
- Click on the option number;
- Application fee = Ugx 50,000 (East African applicants) or Ugx 151,500 (International Applicants)
- With the reference number, go to the Bank and pay
For foreign applicants, application fees can be transferred either by EFT or any other means in UGX to a designated URA collection account in Bank of Uganda as follows:
Account Name: UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY COLLECTIONS Account No: 003410158000002 Swift Code: UGBAUGKAUStrictly observe the closing date of Friday, 4th December, 2020
Detailed information about the Programmes’ admission requirements, content and regulations can be obtained from http://mak.ac.ug, http://rgt.mak.ac.ug or contact the Principals/College Registrars of the respective Colleges and Schools. Download attachments for more details.
DRGT calls for application to train in Scholarly Writing and Qualitative Research methods
The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) with support from the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Institutionalization program has organized two PhD crosscutting courses:
•Qualitative Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation - Wednesday 2nd to Tuesday, 15th December 2020
•Scholarly Writing and Communication Skills (ART 9105) - Monday 7th to 18th December 2020.
Download the attachments for more information..
Revised Graduate Admission Lists
The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training has released a revised graduate admissions' list for 2020/2021 Academic Year.
College of Natural Sciences Revised Graduate Admissions' List.pdf Makerere University __ Graduate Admissions (1).pdfWorld Fisheries Day Celebrations Photo Contest
The contest is open to all age groups and all walks of life across the nation of Uganda
The subject can be anything that relates to fish production in Uganda, its benefits, threats and protection measures and not necessarily a fish.
The competition will run for 7 days commencing on 18th November and ending on 25th November 5pm. All picture submissions made by the closing date will be vetted and assessed by a panel of three judges drawn from Media, Private Sector and Academia. An album of the top 5 pictures will appear on our Facebook and Instagram pages for 2 days so that all fish loving Ugandans can vote for the winning entry – Whoever gets the most votes, WINS!
The winning submission will receive prizes including a weekend of guided fishing at the source of the Nile and the honor of dinning with top-most dignitaries in the Fisheries industry. The top three entries will feature prominently on MAAIF website and media portals for a period of three months.
You may enter the competition through any of the three ways below: Click to Contest now
- DFR - https://www.agriculture.go.ug/
- CARITAS - https://www.caritas.org/
- WEEB - https://bugiriwomen.com/
- ZEFS - https://www.zoology.mak.ac.ug/
World Fisheries Day Celebrations National Students’ Quiz
The Quiz is open to all Ugandan students at primary, secondary and tertiary institution levels.
The Winners will be announced on the 28th of November 2020.
The winners will be awarded prizes including a state of the art aquarium and receive the honor of dinning with topmost dignitaries in the Fisheries industry.
NOTE: Fisheries Students from any institution are not eligible to take on this Quiz.
You may enter the competition through any of the three ways below:
- DFR - https://www.agriculture.go.ug/
- CARITAS - https://www.caritas.org/
- WEEB - https://bugiriwomen.com/
- ZEFS - https://www.zoology.mak.ac.ug/
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Follow our hashtag: #SustainableFisheriesOnSpot and #FisheriesOnSpot
World Fisheries Day
World Fisheries day is celebrated every year on November 21 throughout the world by the fisherfolk communities. Fishing communities worldwide celebrate this day through rallies, workshops, public meetings, cultural programs, dramas, exhibition, music show, and demonstrations to highlight the importance of maintaining the world's fisheries. Theme: “Enhancing sustainable fish production for improved food security and nutrition and the attainment of middle class income”
You may enter the competition through any of the three ways below:
* DFR - https://www.agriculture.go.ug/
* CARITAS - https://www.caritas.org/
* WEEB -
* ZEFS - https://www.zoology.mak.ac.ug/
* https://bugiriwomen.com/. Click for more details
World Fisheries Day Celebrations.
Diploma-Degree Holders Admission Lists 2020/2021 A/Y
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, has released admission lists for private Diploma-Degree Holders Academic Year 2020/2021. Click on the links below to download.
RE-ADVERT CoNAS 2020-2021 (DIPLOMA HOLDERS) final.pdf CoNAS Diploma-Degree Private Admissions 2020 2021.pdf RE-ADVERT 2020 - UGANDANS WITH INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (ADMITTED).pdf RE-ADVERT 2020-2021 (DIPLOMA HOLDERS) final.pdf DIPLOMA -DEGREE HOLDERS PRIVATE ADMITTED 2020-2021 final.pdf
PhD-Cross-cutting Training Course: ‘ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS’ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in collaboration with the School of Education, announces the PhD-Cross-cutting Training Course: ‘ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS’ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Course Duration: 30th Nov to 11th Dec, 2020
Venue: Senate Conference Room
Who should apply: PhD Students
Maximum Number of Participants: 40
Latest Date of application: 20th November, 2020
This 4-CU course is among the required cross-cutting courses for PhD students that equip students with skills and knowledge of frameworks, processes and approaches for designing a qualitative and/or quantitative doctoral research study in the natural and social sciences. Please forward written applications indicating the PhD Program, Gender, Department, School, College, admission/study status, telephone and e-mail contact address electronically to: conference@rgt.mak.ac.ug or director@rgt.mak.ac.ug.
Deadline: Friday 20th November, 2020
Course Description.pdfCall for applications Advanced Research Methods course 2020.pdf
The Jim Leech MCF Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
The Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Queen’s University under their flagship Innovation Centre the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC) is inviting African Students to apply for an opportunity to participate in the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship. Queen’s University is a public research University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC) is the University’s Innovation Centre that aims to turn ideas, technology, or inspiration into ventures.
Who is eligible for the Virtual Fellowship Program?This Fellowship is available to All students at Makerere University (both undergraduate and postgraduate) and recent graduates of 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The Fellowship will be based at DDQIC. The Fellowship will be offered to at least 15 Fellows with 15 outstanding business ideas. They will benefit from the online version of DDQIC’s “QyourVenture”.
This Eight-month accelerator program provides:
- Access to the Discipline Entrepreneurship Toolbox for five months. This is an online entrepreneurship training program with 24 steps developed by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship.
- Access to an incubation support for three months. The Fellows will be on boarded into a company creation process with access to mentorship and coaching from DDQIC’s network. They will compete to win seed funding grants from DDQIC’s network of investors.
Each Fellow will receive a $500 stipend. The stipend is to ensure the Fellows have access to digital devices as well as safe and secure internet access.
Call For Applications to open from November 2 to November 30, 2020
Contact InformationBernard B. Buteera
Communications & Web Officer
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Makerere University
Tel +256-772325028
Web: http://mcfsp.mak.ac.ug
Please see Downloads for detailed Advert
Jim-Leech-Mastercard-Foundation-Fellowship-Advert-November-2020.pdfExamination Timetable Second Semester 2019/2020
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, has released the Second Semester Examinations Timetable for the Academic Year 2019/2020.
Please note that examinations for Finalists will commence on Monday 16th November, 2020 while those for Continuing Students will commence on Monday 30th November, 2020.
Makerere-AR-Draft-Semester-Two-Timetable-2019-2020-Continuing-Students.pdf Makerere-AR-Draft-Semester-Two-Timetable-2019-2020-Finalists.pdf
Call for Applications: Mawazo Learning Exchange (MLEx) Fellowship
Mawazo (“Ideas”) Institute is a non-profit research institute based in Nairobi. Our mission is to support the next generation of female scholars and thought leaders in East Africa, and to get policymakers and the general public engaged with their work. We envision a world in which the ideas and voices of African women are amplified to shape the future of the continent. Our programmes equip female scientists to conduct high quality research on issues affecting the continent’s development, prepare them to launch successful careers in their field, and position them to be thought leaders with influence both within and outside academia. We also provide training and platforms for our programme beneficiaries and other local experts to spark important conversations that can influence decision making in the public sphere.
The call for applications for MLEX Fellows opens from November 6th 2020 to November 27th 2020. Eligible applicants are invited to apply following the instructions below.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to be eligible for the MLEx Programme, applicants must:
1. be women below the age of 40 as at 1st January 2021
2. be citizens of an African country
3. be enrolled for their PhD at an accredited university in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania or Uganda
4. be available to fully participate in the programme in 2021-2022
BENEFITS
MLEx Programme beneficiaries will receive the following benefits:
1. A stipend worth $500 for discretionary use
2. Participation in Mawazo’s in-house virtual professional development and leadership training programme, MLEx
3. Data bundles for supplementary internet connectivity to access and use MLEx
4. Research and editorial support from the Mawazo staff and our partners
5. Connections to mentors, as well as exposure to leaders from academia, industry, government and other sectors
6. Visibility via Mawazo digital platforms and events
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are invited to apply by completing and submitting this application form [3] by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH 2020 and providing the supporting documents below:
* A current 2-page CV
* A letter confirming current enrollment in an accredited PhD programme
Please share this opportunity with women who fit the criteria we’re looking for and who would be interested in being part of our programme.
Attached you will find the call for applications document and a pdf version of the application form.
DEADLINE
The due date for the application is 11.59 pm EAT on 27 November 2020. For any questions pertaining to the programme or application, please contact our programme staff on phdscholars@mawazoinstitute.org
Funding Opportunity at Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University invites prospective students (and current students in some faculties) to apply for full or partial scholarships for 2021 at the Faculties of Agriscience, Arts and Social Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Military Science and Theology.
Deadline: 13 November 2020
Each faculty has its own scholarship application form.
Please consult the university website for more information on application, fees and registration:
http://www0.sun.ac.za/pgstudies/
Download attachment for more details
Final Call for Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2021 applications - The Postgraduate Office.-compressed.pdf