Fogarty International Center (FIC) Malaria Training Program
Study period:2000-Ongoing.
Trainees are chosen from among Ugandan junior scientists with interests in malaria research- either clinical, epidemiology, or molecular research tracks. When possible, training will be linked to ongoing research projects in Uganda. Formal training will be principally at the Masters level, although some more advanced training at the PhD or postdoctoral level will also be available. Training will be available at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, at the University of California, San Francisco and Berkeley, and in sandwich programs involving multiple institutions
Objectives
- To increase the expertise in Uganda in relevant clinical, epidemiological, and molecular research on malaria,
- To strengthen the sustainability of malaria research in Uganda,
- To expand research interactions between Ugandan and American scientists,
- To strengthen trainee contributions to evidence-based decision-making,
- To optimize training through utilization of additional available resources in Uganda,
- To strengthen research capacity in Uganda by helping trainees to integrate into Ugandan institutions and pursue independently supported scientific careers.
