Uganda HIV/TB Clinical Operational and Health Services Research (COHRE) Training Program
Sponsored by Forgarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, USA
Call for applications for scholarships
The Uganda HIV/TB Clinical Operational and Health Services (COHRE) Training Program is based at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) and works through a collaboration of institutions which include: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Gulu University, National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP), Kampala City Council (KCC), Case Western Reserve University USA and University of Georgia USA. It seeks to strengthen capacity in Uganda to conduct integrated clinical operational and health services research focused on HIV/TB prevention and care. One aspect of this training program is to provide advanced training to qualified candidates in health services and operational research. The Uganda HIV/TB COHRE Training program is now soliciting applications from persons qualified for positions leading to the following:
1). Masters Degree programs
• M.Med Paediatrics or Internal Medicine (Makerere University)
• M.Med Peadiatrics or Internal Medicine (Mbarara University of
Science and Technology)
• Masters in Health Services Research (Makerere University)
• Master of Public Health (Mbarara University of Science and
Technology)
Prerequisites
The only Ugandan candidates eligible to apply are those with letters of
admission to Makerere University or Mbarara University of Science and
Technology for the academic year 2011/2012.
2). HIV/TB Clinical or Operations Research 2 year Fellowship based at JCRC
This fellowship will be given to Ugandan applicants who posses MPH, MSc, or M.Med or other relevant degrees. The fellow shall identify and complete a mentored research project, present study findings at local/international
conferences and is required to produce two publications using study findings by the end of the fellowship. This does not require prior admission.
Criteria for selection:
Applicants for COHRE Training scholarships are expected to abide by the following conditions:
• Commitment to undertake a research project in HIV/TB prevention, care or treatment as part of their dissertation and to apply acquired knowledge to HIV/TB control
• Potential to handle the rigorous academic requirements of the programs applied for and abide by COHRE sponsorship terms of reference
• Conform to rules and regulations of the training institutions and maintain in good standing with the institution
• Committed to develop and maintain a productive career devoted to HIV or TB research, care and prevention
• Enhance research and public health activities with COHRE Training Program collaborating institutions
Scholarship terms:
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend, research funds and full tution support (those on Masters) to cover training related costs while pursuing the course starting August 2011.
Application Procedure:
Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement of objectives, photocopies of academic certificates and transcripts, letter of admission to respective universities
should be addressed to:
The COHRE Secretariat
Joint Clinical Research Centre
Plot No. 101, Lubowa Hill
P.O Box 10005
Kampala, Uganda
Application deadline: 1st August 2011
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. This advert is also
available at www.newvision.co.ug and www.jcrc.co.ug
