Current calls where Uganda-based applicants or institutions are confirmed eligible, eligible through a partner, or require a further eligibility check. Official funder information remains authoritative.
Listings last checked: 3 September 2026.
Funding for PhD and postdoctoral researchers building African capacity in clinical trials, surveillance, ethics, One Health and epidemic preparedness.
A four-month funded research visit for international PhD candidates who secure a faculty host at an eligible Israeli institution.
Fellowship supporting women from eligible developing and emerging countries to pursue STEM PhD or postdoctoral research at host institutions abroad.
Best for: Women from eligible developing/emerging countries pursuing STEM PhD or postdoctoral research abroad
Fully funded 36-month UK doctoral scholarships for eligible applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable Commonwealth states, including Uganda.
Best for: High-quality Ugandan graduates proposing development-relevant doctoral research in the UK
Small research grants of up to US$10,000 for graduate students and multidisciplinary teams conducting One Health research in the Greater Virunga Landscape.
Best for: Master's and PhD students and multidisciplinary teams whose research directly addresses One Health, zoonotic disease or pandemic preparedness challenges
Research funding, stipend and mentorship for Ugandan postdoctoral researchers building careers in HIV clinical-trial and related research.
Best for: Ugandan PhD graduates with previous research experience and a clear career trajectory in HIV clinical research, implementation science or related studies
Present work on research ethics, AI, genomics, data governance, emergencies, regulation or research integrity at the Kampala conference.
Six-month residential fellowship for experienced Africa-based humanities and social-science researchers studying sustainable governance.
Virtual fellowship helping researchers communicate evidence about children's learning and development through accessible public-facing content.
Salary and research funding for early-career researchers developing an independent programme related to human life, health or wellbeing.
Long-term support for researchers ready to lead an independent programme and develop as international research leaders.
Small research grants supporting chemical-science researchers with the costs of developing and conducting research.
Short international cancer-research visits supporting collaboration, knowledge exchange and advanced research experience.
Long-term academic development and residential research support for outstanding early-to-mid-career scholars based in Africa.
UK Government scholarship programme for eligible applicants pursuing postgraduate study in the UK and demonstrating leadership potential.
Best for: Professionals seeking a funded UK master's degree with leadership potential
Commonwealth scholarship for eligible applicants from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries undertaking master's study in the UK.
Best for: Ugandan graduates seeking development-focused master's study in the UK
Ten fellowships of up to US$10,000 for young researchers from eligible UNESCO Member States to carry out a three to nine month research stay in Japan.
Best for: Early-career researchers who can arrange a research stay in Japan and secure endorsement from their National Commission for UNESCO
Large consortium funding for international doctoral programmes involving universities, research institutions, businesses, public bodies and eligible LMIC partners.
Large, long-term Wellcome awards for established researchers or teams pursuing bold research questions with potential to make significant discoveries.
Best for: Established investigators and multidisciplinary teams pursuing ambitious discovery research
Supports collaborative multi-country African research aligned with STISA-2034 priorities through participating national science granting councils.
Best for: African multi-country research consortia addressing STISA-2034 priority themes
Up to US$15,000 for African-led implementation research addressing practical health-system and service-delivery challenges in the WHO African Region.
Best for: African researchers and public-health teams with a specific implementation problem linked to an existing health programme or service
Three to five years of protected research and career-development support for eligible junior faculty and research scientists based at LMIC institutions.
Best for: LMIC junior faculty and research scientists building toward independent health-research careers
Makerere University's flagship government-funded research programme is accepting new research and innovation proposals aligned with Uganda's national development priorities.
Best for: Makerere academic and research staff with applied research or innovation ideas that can produce tangible policy, practice, technology or service-delivery outcomes
Up to US$10,000 for African-led pilot studies, early-stage research and proof-of-concept projects tackling priority health challenges.
Best for: Researchers with a focused, feasible idea that needs preliminary evidence before pursuing a larger grant
Competitive applied research funding for Ugandan researchers and organisations developing climate-resilient solutions across agricultural and fisheries value chains.
Best for: Ugandan agricultural researchers and multidisciplinary teams with practical interventions that can improve productivity, resilience or market performance
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