For Funders

At the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), we welcome opportunities to collaborate with funders who share our commitment to advancing impactful research, innovation, and development priorities.

Why Partner with Makerere University?

  • Research Leadership: Makerere University is one of Africa’s premier research institutions with a strong track record in multidisciplinary research.
  • Experienced Faculty: Our academic staff include leading researchers engaged in cutting-edge projects across health, agriculture, social sciences, engineering, and more.
  • Regional Impact: Makerere’s research agenda addresses critical national and regional development challenges.
  • Accountable Grants Management: GAMSU ensures that all projects adhere to the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and reporting.

Our Commitment to Funders

We provide:

  • Professional pre-award and post-award support to ensure high-quality project delivery.
  • Robust financial and technical reporting aligned with funder requirements.
  • Compliance monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms.
  • Coordination between funders, project teams, and university leadership.

Collaboration Opportunities

We invite funders to:

  • Explore collaborative programs and co-funded initiatives.
  • Sponsor research chairs, training programs, or capacity-building efforts.
  • Engage with Makerere’s research networks, including partnerships across Africa and globally.

Funder Resources

Funders can access:

  • Profiles of Makerere’s key research strengths and flagship programs.
  • Templates for Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements.
  • Institutional policies on grants and research compliance.

Contact Our Partnership Desk

If you are a funder interested in partnering with Makerere University or require additional information about our grants administration framework, please [contact our partnership desk](#). Our team will respond promptly and provide tailored information and guidance.

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Makerere University is proud to collaborate with local, regional, and international funding partners to advance research that changes lives and shapes societies.
 

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