For the 2027–2028 competition, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral-level program or a comparable professional doctorate; Uganda is listed as an eligible host country.

This Fulbright-Fogarty fellowship supports doctoral-level public health research in Uganda. It is part of the 2027–2028 competition and places fellows with Ugandan host institutions and mentors.

Benefits
Stipend based on local cost of living, international travel benefits, accident and sickness health benefits, 24/7 mental health support, and 12 months of non-competitive eligibility.

Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral-level program or comparable professional degree, secure a letter of support from the site contact, and select Fulbright-Fogarty as the award type and Public Health as the field of study.

How to apply
Start the 2027–2028 application on the U.S. Fulbright site, choose Fulbright-Fogarty, complete the Public Health field selection, and obtain the required affiliation support letter.