Makerere (Mak)/ Mbarara University (MUST) Scholarships in Cardiovascular Medicine

The MEPI – CVD linked program at Makerere University College of Health sciences (CHS) and
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) aims at building capacity to control Cardiovascular
Diseases.

The program is now soliciting applications for research training positions that will lead to a Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD), Masters in Medicine (M.Med), Masters in Public Health (MPH), and Master of
Science Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc CEB) at Makerere University or Mbarara
University.

Funding and mentorship support for a maximum of two years for the Masters Programs will be
available to the selected candidates. The scholarships cover tuition fees, research costs and a monthly
stipend. Support for the M.Med will be available for only the second and third year when the candidate is
expected to be conducting a mentored CVD research project. Support for the PhD will be for all the four
years.

Deadline for receiving Applications: 31st January, 2011