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  • Invitation for Application for the CAFÉ-SEA PhD Program

    Women are underrepresented in academic science careers, including health research. In sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of women scientists is even smaller, with huge disparities between men and women in higher positions in science and education achievements. Family and gender-related responsibilities are among factors that hinder most women from undertaking higher education at MSc and PhD levels in Africa.

  • Locally designed adenovector backbone to drive Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever vaccine development

    Researchers in Uganda have made significant strides in vaccine development using a novel adenovector backbone that was previously developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, using funds from the government of Uganda. The developed backbone is an open system that can be used in the development of other vaccines for infectious diseases. Notably, the platform is adaptable for both animal and human testing and is currently being utilized by a consortium of researchers led by the Uganda Virus Research Institute and the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit.

  • Storytelling for Science Communication Workshop

    We particularly encourage the participation of journalists, scientists from any discipline (life, physical and social sciences), and storytellers interested in science communication.

    Please see the outline of the workshop below.

    Dates: November 5, 2024

    Aims of the workshop include:

    ·      To develop participants' storytelling skills with a specific focus on writing narratives suitable for publication to wider audiences

  • CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: IPHASA - International Paediatric HIV/AIDS Symposium for Africa 2024

    CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: IPHASA—International Paediatric HIV/AIDS Symposium for Africa 2024

    Theme Equity, Integration, and Innovation: For a sustainable HIV response to end AIDS in children by 2030
    Date: 3rd – 5th December 2024
    Where: Mestil Hotel, Kampala Uganda
    Abstract submission deadline: 24 September 2024

  • Partial Masters Studentships
    KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is offering sponsored opportunities for talented masters' students to undertake their research projects at the Programmes’ facilities in Nairobi or Kilifi, Kenya. The placement will provide opportunities for recipients to carry out their projects within a high-quality research environment and under the supervision and mentorship of internationally renowned KWTRP scientists. Interested applicants must be registered at a local university in Kenya and will be offered (if successful) a stipend for up to 12 months.