Makerere University Research & Innovations Fund
A Government of Uganda investment in Makerere's own researchers — evidence, technologies and skills for the country's national development priorities.
Funded by the Government of Uganda
All ten Makerere colleges
1000+
Research projects funded
8
Years funding research
100+
Publications & policy briefs
7
National priority themes
Call Status
Round 8 — College Level Grants (FY 2026/27): Open · applications close 9 Nov 2026
RIF-8 New Ideas (Track 1): Closed 2 Oct 2026
Featured Project Stories
A snapshot of Mak-RIF supported research already shaping how Uganda lives, learns and trades.
A new study has raised concerns over the environmental impact of Uganda’s brick-making industry, revealing significant emissions and widespread deforestation linked to traditional brick-burning practices. The research, led…
A new study examining the persistent poor performance in Biology in Uganda’s national examinations has identified systemic challenges across the country’s education system, calling for urgent policy and…
Makerere University has reinforced its position as a leading African research and innovation powerhouse following a high-level strategic visit by Professor Daniel Branch, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the…
Grants & Calls
Mak-RIF issues competitive calls for multidisciplinary research and innovation proposals from all ten colleges of Makerere University.
Mak-RIF has opened Round 8, Track 3 — High Impact College Level Grants for FY 2026/27. 3–5 awards of UGX 200–500m for Colleges and standalone Schools. Opens 22 Oct, closes Mon 9…
Join Mak-RIF online on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 12:00pm (EAT) for a live sensitisation webinar on the RIF-8 Call for Applications — categories, themes, eligibility, budgeting, how to apply, and a…
2019
Fund established
About Mak-RIF
The Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) channels an annual Government of Uganda appropriation into competitive, high-impact research and innovations led by Makerere's own researchers — generating the evidence, technologies and skilled people the country needs.
Funding acknowledgment
This work was funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund.
News & Media
Publications & Outputs
publications & policy briefs
Peer-reviewed papers, policy briefs and technical reports from Mak-RIF funded teams — open for policymakers, practitioners and fellow researchers.
Round 8 (RIF-8) is now open for FY 2026/27 — applications close 2 October 2026. Join over 620 funded teams turning Makerere's research strength into national impact.
