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Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support. MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s

Provider
Makerere Infectious Diseases Institute; O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair Initiative
Host country
Uganda
Deadline
2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s/MMed. Post-MMed: Makerere College of Health Sciences MMed Internal Medicine completed within the last year. Full-time research and English required; no explicit nationality rule.
Funding
Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support.
Study level
MMed / Doctoral / Post-MMed fellowship
Deadline
2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based

Key eligibility criteria

  • MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s/MMed. Post-MMed: Makerere College of Health Sciences MMed Internal Medicine completed within the last year. Full-time research and English required; no explicit nationality rule.

Recorded funding information

  • Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support.

About the Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27 (2026)

## Funding Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Tuition and living-stipend amounts are not itemised despite the call’s fully-funded label. Institution/track restrictions apply. ## Eligibility MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s/MMed. Post-MMed: Makerere College of Health Sciences MMed Internal Medicine completed within the last year. Full-time research and English required; no explicit nationality rule. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based ## How to apply Choose the applicable track in IDI’s recruitment portal and submit requested CV, concept, personal statement, transcripts and references. Official application/programme: https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2318 ## Official sources - https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2318 - https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2317 - https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2316 ## Source limitations Three tracks combined into one family. PhD advert has inconsistent duration wording (1 year/1–2 years/full-time PhD); clarify duration. Country list intentionally unpopulated rather than assuming all Africans. ## Publication recheck PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

Funding information

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  • Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support.

Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27 eligibility

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  • MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s/MMed. Post-MMed: Makerere College of Health Sciences MMed Internal Medicine completed within the last year. Full-time research and English required; no explicit nationality rule.

Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27 document information

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    How to apply for the Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2318 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s/MMed. Post-MMed: Makerere College of Health Sciences MMed Internal Medicine completed within the last year. Full-time research and English required; no explicit nationality rule.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based

      Provider deadline information: 2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27?+

    MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s/MMed. Post-MMed: Makerere College of Health Sciences MMed Internal Medicine completed within the last year. Full-time research and English required; no explicit nationality rule.

    What funding does the Makerere ORTARCHI Neuro-Infectious Disease Research Training Scholarships 2026/27 offer?+

    Listed funding: Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2318 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s/MMed. Post-MMed: Makerere College of Health Sciences MMed Internal Medicine completed within the last year. Full-time research and English required; no explicit nationality rule.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-11-08 17:00 — Not expressly stated; portal is Uganda-based. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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