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Funding, fellowships, and scholarships.

A curated, searchable list of opportunities relevant to researchers working in Uganda and East Africa.

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5 opportunities
Grant
Intermediate
33d to deadline

IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants 2026

Deadline: 19 Jun 2026
East Africa
See official call guidance
Graduate students, early-career researchers, and researchers planning field-based social science or humanities work in East Africa.
Uganda eligibleEast Africa eligible
Documents needed
Last verified: 16 May 2026
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Fellowship
Intermediate
44d to deadline

NIHR Global Advanced Fellowships — Cohort 2

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Up to £750,000
Postdoctoral global health researchers in sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia who are ready to strengthen research leadership and deliver applied research.
Uganda eligibleEast Africa eligible
Documents needed
Last verified: 16 May 2026
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Grant
Intermediate
65d to deadline

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

Deadline: 21 Jul 2026
Global / LMIC-eligible
Salary plus up to £400,000 for research expenses
Early-career researchers preparing to establish a clear research identity and lead their own project.
Uganda eligibleEast Africa eligible
Documents needed
Last verified: 16 May 2026
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Grant
Intermediate
72d to deadline

Wellcome Career Development Awards

Deadline: 28 Jul 2026
Global / LMIC-eligible
Usually below £250,000 per year excluding applicant salary; applicants should request the resources needed for the programme
Mid-career researchers building a substantial programme of work in health-related research, methods development, or conceptual frameworks.
Uganda eligibleEast Africa eligible
Documents needed
Last verified: 16 May 2026
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Grant
Intermediate
128d to deadline

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Deadline: 22 Sept 2026
Global / LMIC-eligible
Average award size around £3.5 million; applications above £5 million receive additional scrutiny
Established researchers, senior academics, and multidisciplinary teams developing ambitious long-term research programmes.
Uganda eligibleEast Africa eligible
Documents needed
Last verified: 16 May 2026
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