• May 6, 2026
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Announcement: 2026 Intake – Certificate in Applied Health Systems Research

Announcement: 2026 Intake – Certificate in Applied Health Systems Research

Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for the 2026 intake of the Certificate in Applied Health Systems Research, a short, intensive virtual programme designed for professionals working at the intersection of research, policy, and health system practice.

Why this course matters

Health system challenges are rarely linear. They are shaped by institutional complexity, political realities, and competing stakeholder interests. In many cases, the issue is not the absence of evidence, but the difficulty of producing research that is relevant, timely, and usable within real decision-making environments. This course is designed to address that gap, equipping participants to generate and apply evidence that responds to actual system constraints.

Apply via: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SjPWK37nZGuLb25S2X6d9NPtME2AKlEW_kJjCimivhY/viewform?ts=6821a62d&edit_requested=true

What you will gain

Participants will develop the ability to:

  • frame research problems grounded in real system conditions
  • analyse complex interactions within health systems
  • design policy-relevant and methodologically sound studies
  • translate findings into actionable insights for decision-making

Course format and key details

The programme runs virtually from 6th to 17th July 2026 (2:00–5:45 PM EAT) and combines interactive sessions, applied learning, and expert-led discussions across:

  • systems thinking and problem framing
  • research design and mixed methods
  • evidence use in policy and practice

For full course details: https://sph.mak.ac.ug/program-post/certificate-in-health-systems-research/

Who should apply

This course is suited for:

  • Researchers and graduate students
  • Policy analysts and programme managers
  • Health practitioners involved in planning, implementation, or evaluation

Fees

  • Ugandan participants: UGX 740,000
  • International participants: USD 250

Application Deadline: 14 June 2026

Please find the course details below:

MakSPH 2026