MWANZA RESEARCH METHODS COURSE 2019  This is a two weeks research methods course suitable for health researchers, social scientists and students undertaking professional training (MSc, MMed, MPH, and PhD). Facilitators for this course are highly experienced researchers from the Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre, Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) and the […]

THRiVE-2-Research Enrichment: Community & Public Engagement (THRiVE-2-RECPE) for Impact The THRiVE-2-RECPE for Impact project is a two-and-half-year collaborative research project that supports PhD and Post-doctoral fellows to enrich their research by engaging with communities including secondary school children. The project invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the positions below: 1. Project Coordinator (1) […]

We highlight work done by Associate Professor, David Meya – THRiVE-2 Postdoctoral fellow. THRiVE’s support has been instrumental in setting the stage for building David’s professional career over the last 8 years. His research has focused on improving the grim outlook of cryptococcal disease in sub-Saharan Africa through observational, translational science, and clinical trials. His […]

The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund competitively awards grants of between £1,000 and £20,000, for: research costs (such as reagents, fieldwork and equipment) research-related travel between Cambridge and Africa conducting research training activities in Africa (e.g. setting up courses/workshops). How to apply The online application form has been designed to allow both applicants (Cambridge- and Africa-based) to log […]

Personal experience of community engagement in scientific research Dr. Joel Bargul’s ongoing research study primarily focuses on the transmission of camel trypanosomiasis and zoonotic pathogens in Laisamis, northern Kenya. The chief economic mainstay of the people in this arid and semiarid region characterized by nomadic pastoralism is livestock production. Little research has previously been conducted here […]