Mbarara University DAAA Scholarships 2016/2017

Mbarara University DAAA Scholarships

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to pursue Masters and PhD study programs tenable at Mbarara University of Science and Technology under the DAAD In-Country / In-Region Scholarship scheme (East Africa) for the year 2016/2017. The University offers the following Masters and PhD Study programs:

M.A in Development Studies
M.A in Local Governance and Planning
M.A in Conflict Analysis & Inclusive Development
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Information System
Master of Science in Health Information Technology
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Physics
Master of Education (Educational Administration and Planning)
Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
Master of Science in Anatomy
Master of Science in Physiology
Master of Science in Pharmacology
Masters of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Science in Microbiology
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Medicine in General Surgery
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
Master of Medicine in Paediatrics & Child Health
Master of Medicine in Dermatology
Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia
Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics/Gynaecology
Master of Medicine in Community Practice/Family Medicine
Master of Medicine in ENT
Master of Medicine in Radiology
Master of Medicine in Pathology
Master of Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Master of Medicine in Psychiatry
Doctor of Philosophy in relevant fields.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants for Masters programs should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Upper.
Applicants for PhD programs should possess a Masters degree in a relevant field with at least above average results.
For both Masters and PhD applicants, the relevant minimum degrees must have been obtained less than six years ago by the time of applying.
Eligible programs / Study fields – All applications must be in the following study fields: Medicine, Sciences, Computer Science, Research and Management Sciences.
Relevance to Development – PhD proposals, irrespective of the discipline, must demonstrate relevance to development.
Duration and commencement – Scholarships are available for up to a maximum of two years (Master) and three years (PhD) respectively. The scholarships will be initially granted for one year and may be extended up on individual request and receipt of a complete application by using the provided form.
Equal opportunities – Female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Procedures and Deadline – Complete hard copy applications should be submitted to the following address:

Human Resource Department

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

P O Box 1410, MBARARA – UGANDA

Email: ptwesigye@must.ac.ug or patricktwesigye@gmail.com

Tel. 0782 556870

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed to apply for the DAAD Scholarships in the DAAD Portal https://portal.daad.de/irj/portal.
PhD Proposals (for shortlisted applicants only) must be sent to DAAD via application@daadafrica.org with a subject line “Proposal” in doc. format. This will be scanned for plagiarism by DAAD.

Financial Administration of Scholarships – Depending on bilateral arrangements, the scholarship funds will either be paid out by the DAAD Regional Office Nairobi, the host institution, or the German Embassy in the host country.