Makerere University, in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has opened applications for postdoctoral, PhD, Master’s and fellowship-level training opportunities in Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (BSSR), with a particular focus on HIV.
The five-year research training programme is funded by the Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and focuses on strengthening research capacity around the HIV cascade.
Mak-BSSR Fellowship 2026
| Opportunity | Details |
|---|---|
| Host institution | Makerere University |
| Partner | University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) |
| Programme | Makerere University Behavioral and Social Science Research in HIV Training |
| Opportunities | Postdoctoral, PhD, Master’s and fellowship-level training |
| Research area | Behavioral and Social Sciences Research with a focus on HIV |
| Funding | Fogarty International Center, NIH |
| Deadline | 31 August 2026 |
| Closing time | 6:00 PM EAT |
Research Focus Areas
Applicants are invited to pursue research aligned with priority areas including:
- Intersectional stigma
- Alcohol and substance use
- Mental health and psychosocial health
- Limited social support, social isolation and loneliness and their impact on HIV outcomes
- Ageism and HIV
These areas form part of the programme’s research priorities under its focus on the HIV cascade.
Who Can Apply?
The call is specifically open to applicants interested in postdoctoral, PhD, Master’s and fellowship-level training in Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, particularly research related to HIV.
The supplied announcement does not provide the complete eligibility criteria or detailed application requirements. Applicants should therefore consult the detailed programme materials before submitting an application.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is:
31 August 2026 at 6:00 PM EAT
The announcement specifically identifies Monday, 31 August 2026 as the application deadline.
How to Apply
Makerere University has provided detailed application materials for the programme, including separate materials for the PhD and Master’s opportunities.
Applicants should review the relevant call documents carefully to confirm eligibility, required documents, application procedures, and programme-specific requirements before applying.
Official announcement: Makerere University Mak-BSSR Fellowship Call
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