The Unit’s approach extends beyond formal training. Researchers learn through postgraduate study, practical research experience, supervision, mentorship, collaboration and increasing responsibility. Our aim is to develop successful, independent researchers who can contribute to and lead research wherever their careers take them.

Opportunities to Develop

The Unit's advantage is the environment in which researchers develop. Researchers work alongside experienced scientists and within established programmes, cohorts, clinical studies, laboratories, research platforms and specialist teams to undertake:

Internships: Early opportunities to experience research within an active environment and begin building the skills and networks needed for a research career.

Studentships: Master's and PhD opportunities undertaken within the Unit's research programmes, with supervision, specialist expertise, infrastructure and opportunities to contribute to ongoing scientific work.

Leadership development: Leadership development opportunities, as researchers progress from contributing to studies to leading projects, teams, collaborations and eventually research programmes.

Capacity strengthening: Collaboration opportunities with established academic and research institutions and national agencies in Uganda, across sub-Saharan Africa and the United Kingdom to strengthen research capability, expertise and leadership.

Train With Us

The Unit offers opportunities for career development across the research programmes.

View current opportunities for researchers at different career stages, including research positions and postgraduate opportunities.