UVRI Undergraduate Internship Programme

The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is Uganda's national institute for virus and infectious disease research, based in Entebbe under the Ministry of Health. UVRI has run internship placements since 2008, hosting over 1,200 interns to date across its laboratories and research-support functions.

## About this internship UVRI places around 100 interns a year, roughly 55% in laboratory work (basic science and clinical) and 45% in research-support roles (administration and IT). For its standard June-August intake, the cycle runs: slot announcements in March, selection and notification in April, reporting by June, submission of a research abstract in July, and an oral presentation with feedback and certification in August. Initial placements last 3 months, extendable to 6 months.

## Who can apply - School leavers, undergraduates, and new graduates - Open to both national and international students - An affirmative-action pathway is available for persons with disabilities (PWD), offering a fixed 6-month placement

## What you get - A certificate on completion, following an oral presentation of your internship work - A modest stipend under the extended internship scheme; PWD interns receive a small stipend for their 6-month placement

## How to apply Submit the application form available on UVRI's website (uvri.go.ug/uvri-internship-forms). Applications are reviewed by UVRI's training committee. For questions, contact the Director's office at directoruvri@uvri.go.ug or +256-414-320385 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), or the training programme at muiiplus2008@gmail.com / +256 414 320631.

## Key dates For the standard intake: slot announcements in March, selection and notification in April, reporting deadline in June, abstract submission and review in July, and oral presentations with certification in August.

No fees are ever required to apply for or take up this internship. Contact UVRI directly with questions.