Grant Funding

Accessing Grant Funding

GAMSU supports faculty and staff in searching for, and securing funding opportunities from external/internal funders to support different research interests permissible by the government of Uganda. Research and innovation are the drivers of the University’s vision and mission.

Through the Unit, the university is registered with over 10 funder platforms accessible to all university staff and faculty. These provide convenience and the ability to search and access active funding calls and opportunities. 

To access open calls follow the link  https://gamsuportal.mak.ac.ug/grant-calls (You will need a Makerere email to access).

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We try and ensure that all the information we share on funding opportunities is correct, but we can’t guarantee that funding opportunities will not change or become unavailable after being added. Please check the listing on the funding organization’s website for the latest information.

Tips to Funding

Open Grant Calls

Global Team Science Award - Lupus Research Alliance

Funding: Up to $1,000,000 USD/year, total $3,000,000 USD for 3 years

Closes: August 15, 2024

The LRA is seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) from established investigators to advance understanding of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.

https://gamsuportal.mak.ac.ug/grant-calls/252

Request for Proposals: Funding Bold Ideas for Youth Mental Health in 12 countries

Funding: $250,000 - $3 M CAD

Closes: August 28, 2024

Grand Challenges Canada is funding prevention and promotion ideas addressing mental health and well-being for underserved youth aged 10-24 in 12 countries.

https://gamsuportal.mak.ac.ug/grant-calls/253

Digital and Green Innovation Action - Call for Proposals on Digital and Green Innovations in Africa

Funding: EUR 100,000 - EUR 150,000

Closes: September 4, 2024

Enabel is seeking proposals for digital solutions addressing environmental challenges, focusing on sustainable development in African partner countries.

https://gamsuportal.mak.ac.ug/grant-calls/254