Fully Funded Makerere University & Case Western Reserve University Master’s Scholarship 2025 for Ugandan Students in Biomedical Engineering

Omran Aburayya
Apr 17
2 min read

If you're a Ugandan student passionate about biomedical engineering, health technology, or medical innovation, this is your opportunity. The Department of Physiology at Makerere University, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (USA), is offering a fully funded Master’s scholarship under a grant from the U.S. NIH Fogarty International Center. This program aims to build national capacity in biomedical engineering research and innovation, supporting future leaders in medical device development, diagnostics, and healthcare data technologies. Details in this article

🗒️ Scholarship Summary

Host Institutions: Makerere University (Uganda), Case Western Reserve University (USA)
Study Level: Master’s (MSc)
Target Group: Ugandan nationals enrolled in relevant MSc programs at Makerere University
Fields of Study: Biomedical Engineering and related fields
Coverage: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and research funding for one academic year
Award Duration: One academic year
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
Interview Date: May 2, 2025

🎓 Scholarship Overview

The Biomedical Engineering Unit, Department of Physiology at Makerere University, in conjunction with Case Western Reserve University, received a grant from the U.S. NIH – Fogarty International Center to train Ugandans in Biomedical Engineering (BME). The program's main aim is to build capacity for medical technology innovation and develop human capacity interested in research in Biomedical Engineering.

MSc students from these programs at Makerere University are highly encouraged to apply:

Technology Innovation and Industrial Development (CEDAT)
Computer Science (COCIS)
Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
Health Informatics
Bioinformatics (CHS)

The program focuses on health challenges such as cardiovascular disease, blood disorders, and chronic movement disorders, with technological domains including biomaterials and drug delivery systems, point-of-care diagnostics, biomedical imaging, and artificial intelligence and data analytics.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Full tuition coverage at Makerere University for the MSc program
Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
Research funding to support graduate thesis/project
Mentorship from senior biomedical engineering experts in Uganda and the U.S.
Hands-on experience in medical device design, diagnostics, AI, and more
Opportunity for collaboration with U.S.-based research teams and labs

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Ugandan nationals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a health-related field from a recognized university
Currently enrolled in a relevant Master’s program at Makerere University
Completed year one of MSc studies with good academic standing
Demonstrated interest in medical devices and technological innovation
Research proposal addressing health-related technology challenges in Uganda
Willingness to participate in an oral interview (scheduled for May 2, 2025)