MAKERERE UNIVERSITY (WITH CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, USA; FUNDED BY THE U.S. NIH FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER)
Makerere University-Case Western SIGHT MSc Biomedical Engineering Scholarship
full · masters
- ~€10,000 (est.)Tuition, stipend and research grant value
- Full tuitionCovered at Makerere University
- Monthly stipendPlus a research grant for the thesis
- 1 academic yearMaster's-level programme duration
- Uganda & USAMakerere and Case Western mentorship
- Ugandan nationalsWho may apply
At a glance
full
Funding
€12k
Max amount
Apr 25, 2027
Deadline
Uganda
Country
Makerere University (with Case Western Reserve University, USA; funded by the U.S. NIH Fogarty International Center)
Provider
This fully funded Master's scholarship in biomedical engineering is jointly offered by Makerere University in Uganda (founded in 1922) and Case Western Reserve University in the USA, funded by the U.S. NIH Fogarty International Center under the SIGHT project. It supports 1 academic year of MSc-level study and research aimed at strengthening Uganda's biomedical engineering capacity in medical devices, diagnostics and healthcare technology. The award covers full tuition at Makerere, a monthly living stipend and a research grant for thesis or project work; together these are valued at around €10,000 (est.) per scholar for the year. Eligible applicants are Ugandan nationals with a Bachelor's in Engineering or a health-related field, currently enrolled in 1 of 5 named Master's programmes at Makerere and having completed the first MSc year with good standing. Candidates propose a research project addressing 1 of the listed health problem areas (cardiovascular disease, blood disorders, chronic movement disorders) or technology focus areas (biomaterials and drug delivery, point-of-care diagnostics, biomedical imaging, AI and data analytics). Applications are sent as a single PDF to the project email; shortlisted applicants attend an oral interview. Exact stipend, grant levels and current-cycle dates change each round, so confirm the figures and dates in the official Makerere call for applications before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition — Full coverage of tuition fees at Makerere University for the MSc year (tuition value alone is around €4,000 (est.)).
- Monthly stipend — A monthly stipend to support living expenses during the scholarship period.
- Research grant — Dedicated research funding for thesis or project work in biomedical engineering and health technology.
- Mentorship — Mentorship from leading biomedical engineering experts at Makerere University and Case Western Reserve University in the USA.
- Research collaboration — Practical experience in medical device design, diagnostics and AI, with collaboration opportunities alongside U.S.-based research teams (combined package around €10,000 (est.)).
How to apply
Applicants compile all materials into a single PDF and email it to the SIGHT project address with the specified subject line before the deadline.
- Confirm eligibility and focus areas — Check that you are a Ugandan national in an eligible Makerere MSc programme and choose a research concept aligned with a listed health-problem or technology-focus area.
- Prepare your documents — Assemble certified transcripts and certificates, two recommendation letters, a motivation statement (max 500 words), a one-page research concept and a CV (max 4 pages).
- Combine into one PDF — Merge all application materials into a single PDF file ready for email submission.
- Email your application — Send the single PDF to the SIGHT project email with the subject line 'Scholarship MSc Application' before the deadline (around 25 April 2026).
- Attend the interview and await selection — Shortlisted candidates attend an oral interview; final selection is announced shortly after.
Eligibility
NationalityUgandan nationals only.
Prior degreeA Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a health-related field from a recognised university.
Current enrolmentCurrently enrolled in one of the listed Makerere Master's programmes and having completed the first year with good academic standing.
Research interestA clear motivation and concise research concept addressing health-technology needs in Uganda.
Interview availabilityWillingness to attend an oral interview as part of selection.
Eligible Master's programmes are: MSc in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development (CEDAT), MSc in Computer Science (COCIS), MSc in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology, MSc in Health Informatics, and MSc in Bioinformatics (CHS). Proposed research must align with at least one listed health-problem or technology-focus area.
Eligible countries
Uganda
Deadlines
2026 round (Master's)~25 April 2026 (est.)
Following round~April 2027 (est.)
Selection
Selection is based on a strong academic background and relevant skills, clear motivation and a research interest aligned with the programme's health-problem and technology-focus areas, and a concise research concept addressing health-technology needs in Uganda. Shortlisted candidates attend an oral interview before final selection.
Verified sources
- Makerere University News - Scholarships and callsnews.mak.ac.ugofficial
- Case Western Reserve Universitycase.eduofficial
About the provider
Makerere University, founded in 1922 in Kampala, is Uganda's oldest and largest public university and a major research institution in East Africa. Through its College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology and partner colleges, and in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University in the USA and the U.S. NIH Fogarty International Center, it runs the SIGHT project to build biomedical engineering capacity in Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for this Makerere-Case Western MSc scholarship?
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Ugandan nationals with a Bachelor's in Engineering or a health-related field who are enrolled in one of the listed Makerere Master's programmes and have completed the first MSc year with good standing.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
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Yes. It covers full tuition at Makerere, a monthly stipend and a research grant, valued together at around €10,000 (est.) for the year.
How long does the scholarship last?
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It supports 1 academic year at the Master's level.
Which Master's programmes are eligible?
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MSc in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development (CEDAT), Computer Science (COCIS), Immunology and Clinical Microbiology, Health Informatics, and Bioinformatics (CHS).
What research areas must my project address?
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At least one listed area: cardiovascular disease, blood disorders or chronic movement disorders, or biomaterials and drug delivery, point-of-care diagnostics, biomedical imaging, or AI and data analytics.
What documents do I need?
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Certified transcripts and certificates, two recommendation letters, a motivation statement (max 500 words), a one-page research concept and a CV (max 4 pages).
How do I submit my application?
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Combine all materials into a single PDF and email it to the SIGHT project address with the subject line 'Scholarship MSc Application'.
What is the application deadline?
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Around 25 April 2026 (est.); confirm the exact current-round date in the official Makerere call for applications.
Is there an interview?
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Yes. Shortlisted candidates attend an oral interview, scheduled around early May for the cycle.
When are results announced?
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Final selection is announced shortly after the interview, around mid-May for the round.
Who funds the scholarship?
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It is funded by the U.S. NIH Fogarty International Center under the SIGHT project, jointly run by Makerere University and Case Western Reserve University.
Can non-Ugandan students apply?
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No. The scholarship is open only to Ugandan nationals.