Improving research administration at Makerere University in Uganda
Expanded Strengthening of Makerere University's Research Administration Capacity Program (E-SMAC)
This study is all about helping Makerere University get better at managing and supporting important health research, especially for diseases that affect many people in Uganda, by training staff in money management and other skills so they can handle more research funding effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Makerere University College of Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kampala, Uganda) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884530 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capacity of Makerere University to manage and support biomedical research effectively. It aims to strengthen the administrative infrastructure necessary for handling increased research funding, particularly in the context of communicable diseases that significantly impact public health in Uganda. The approach includes training staff in financial management, grants management, and regulatory compliance to ensure that the university can meet the demands of funding agencies like the NIH. By improving these systems, the research seeks to foster a more robust environment for scientific inquiry and innovation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and healthcare professionals involved in biomedical research at Makerere University and similar institutions.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Uganda or those not engaged in biomedical research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of biomedical research funding, ultimately enhancing health outcomes in Uganda.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach to strengthening research administration is critical, it is relatively novel in the context of Uganda and has not been extensively tested in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
Kampala, Uganda
- Makerere University College of Health Sciences — Kampala, Uganda (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tayebwa, Mordecai — Makerere University College of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Tayebwa, Mordecai
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.