JOB DETAILS:

The program will offer 2–3 years of mentored research support, enabling fellows to deepen their expertise in medical mycology, strengthen their research and grant-writing skills, and build competitive academic portfolios. The ultimate goal is to empower fellows to successfully compete for full PhD fellowships, independent research grants, and academic appointments, thereby expanding Uganda's capacity for mycology and neuro-infectious disease research and leadership.

Benefits for Successful Candidates

• Fully-funded research training and mentorship
• Research funding (equipment, materials, supplies, and data collection)
• Access to research and career development workshops
• Support for publishing manuscripts and presenting at scientific meetings
• Opportunities to attend international conferences and courses
• Exposure to grant writing, research management, and translational science

Key Responsibilities

Highly motivated individuals, capable of self-directed study and planning a career in infectious disease, are invited to apply for this scholarship at IDI if they;

• Have a demonstrable interest in research, writing, and publication
• Wish to develop particular expertise in Mycology-related research through the following areas: Immunology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Pharmacology, and Quality Improvement
• Demonstrated interest in neuro-infectious disease research, through prior research participation and/or publications
• Ability to define a clear area of interest within neuro-infectious disease research and a strong research question
• Possess a basic understanding of global/ national neuro-infectious disease research, epidemiology, and statistics
• Commitment towards developing a strong academic career and leadership within neuro-infectious disease research
• Motivated, independent, strong teamwork and communication skills
• Strong English language proficiency, both spoken and written (as demonstrated in writing sample)

Academic Qualifications

• • Medical degree with completed internship • Master's degree in a medical field • Commitment to full-time PhD training

Person Specification

Already registered in full-time PhD training at either Makerere University, Requires partial funding and is doing research in the field of mycology.