The application for the Makerere University Data Science Research (MakDARTA) PhD Fellowship for the academic year 2022/2023 is now open by the Makerere University for all interested students in Uganda.
The Makerere University Data Science Research (MakDARTA) hereby invites all outstanding students to apply for the MAK PhD Fellowship. It is meant for students that intend to, or are currently studying towards degree and diploma programmes that are aligned to the following listed below:
- Tertiary institution programmes
MakDARTA now seeks to recruit TWO (2) qualified Ugandan for Ph.D. doctoral training in Health Data Science. The scholar will be hosted at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. The scholar will also undertake sponsored didactic data science methods training at JHU, in the USA to receive additional skills development and mentoring in data science health research.
The MAK PhD Fellowship programme assists by supporting financially deserving students with great academic potential to take their first steps in achieving their dreams and obtaining their Masters degree. MAK PhD Fellowship programme aims to fund academically deserving students who do not have the financial means to study full-time towards an Masters degree.
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MAK PHD FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
The Ph.D. fellowship support is for a three-year period (full-time) with annual renewal subject to performance and progress. Successful applicants will be expected to enroll in the Ph.D. in Bioinformatics (PBIO) program at Makerere University.
Eligibility
- Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics OR Computer Sciences OR Mathematics OR Statistics OR another health data-intensive discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in applying big data analytics in health care
- Must be a Ugandan national with a commitment to working in and advancing research in Africa
- Highly motivated and committed to biomedical research, dissemination, and publication
HOW TO APPLY FOR MAK PHD FELLOWSHIP
Please email your application as follows:
- CV (maximum of 4 pages) with relevant publications (if any)
- A cover letter (maximum of 1 page )
- 2-page research concept outlining specific aims, research, and analysis plan.
- Certificates and Academic Transcripts for the relevant Master of Science degree (MSc. Degree)
- Statement of Purpose / motivational letter (maximum- 800 words) for undertaking advanced training in Health Data Science
- Letters of recommendation with daytime contact details from three academic referees.
Make the subject of the email: APPLICATION-Doctoral-Scholarship–MakDARTA-Ph.D.
All documents must be labeled as applicant lastName_firstName_documentName (e.g. Batte_Charles_APPLICATION-Ph.D. Batte_Charles_CV.pdf, etc.)
Email your application not later than 15th March 2022 at 6:00 pm EAT to Program Manager, Dr. Charles Batte at the address: makdarta.chs@mak.ac.ug and copy to nalwaddageraldine@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
- Applicants are to submit their applications before/on 15th March 2022 at 6:00 pm EAT.
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