Fulbright–Fogarty Fellowship in Public Health (Uganda)

The Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health are offered through a partnership between the Fulbright Program and the Fogarty International Center of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). These awards were established to promote the expansion of research in public health and clinical research in resource-limited settings. The 2027-2028 competition is now open. About the fellowship Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows conduct an independent public health research project in Uganda while working with U.S. and Ugandan mentors at established research institutions and project sites. The Fogarty International Center provides support to the research training site and may provide orientation for fellows at the NIH. Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships carry the same benefits as traditional Fulbright Study/Research grants to the host country. Award details Grant length is 6-9 months, with a flexible start. Grants will begin between August 2027 and March 2028, subject to the approval of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. Fellows are required to participate in a Pre-Departure Orientation during the summer of 2027, and Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows will also be required to participate in a Pre-Departure Orientation with NIH in July. Candidate profile Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral-level program (MD, PhD, DDS or comparable degree) in public health, government, business, design, engineering, education, medicine, nutrition, law, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine or nursing. Health-professional students who wish to interrupt their studies for a year or more to engage in full-time research training before completing their formal training programs are also eligible. By the start of the program year (July 2027), fellows must be an MD (or other professional degree) student who has completed their 3rd year, or a PhD candidate who has completed their Master's level requirements (post-qualifying exam). Host sites and research areas Fellows are placed at established Ugandan research institutions, including Makerere University College of Health Sciences, the Infectious Diseases Institute, the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration, Mildmay Uganda, the Uganda Cancer Institute, the Uganda TB Implementation Research Consortium (WALIMU), Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mulago Hospital and MU-JHU Care. Research areas include HIV prevention, care and treatment, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, mental health, non-communicable diseases, cancer and implementation science. Benefits Awards include a stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country (estimated at US$2,960 monthly), international travel benefits, accident and sickness health benefits, a 24/7 mental health support line, and 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the U.S. federal government. One-time allowances (estimated at US$3,550) cover excess baggage, research and materials, and settling-in costs. Dependent financial support is available. Grantees make their own housing arrangements with guidance from their program hosts. How to apply Start an application through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program online application. Select 'Fulbright-Fogarty' in the Award Type field and 'Public Health' as the Field of Study. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of support from the site contact; when emailing project contacts, include both contacts and attach a current CV and a concise statement (less than 500 words) about your interest in the program. Enrolled U.S. students apply through their institution's Fulbright Program Adviser. The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) should approve all research projects, but candidates should not pay any fees until they are formally offered a Fulbright award. Deadline The 2027-2028 competition is open; applicants should confirm the current application deadline for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.