Makerere/Uganda Virus Research Institute, Infection and Immunity

Name: Post-doctoral fellowships in infection and immunity, 2011

Applications are invited for post-doctoral fellowships within the Makerere/UVRI Research Training Programme in Infection and Immunity which is run as a collaboration between Makerere University and the Uganda Virus Research Institute, together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the University of Cambridge, and funded by the Wellcome Trust. This scheme is aimed at supporting the most promising young Ugandan and East African scientists who wish to undertake rigorous research training.

Eligibility: East African nationality (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi), completed PhD within the last three years and less than 45 years of age at the time of appointment

Duration: Fellowships will be for two years with up to eight months overseas

Support: Support includes a stipend or salary for three years, fees, research expenses and travel costs.

Application deadline: 31st July 2011

Further information: contact Moses kizza mkizza@uvri.go.ug or visit website www.muii.org.ug