Students
Student Cohorts
Universities could send cohorts of approximately 5–15 students for 4–8 weeks, or students could apply through advertised opportunities.
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Field, Fellowship & Learning Platform
A possible additional component connecting students, researchers, fellows and professionals to real MCH work in Uganda.
The concept
People do not come simply to study Uganda. They come to work with us on problems that matter.
The platform would make the organization a place where participants can learn, undertake practical work, conduct research and contribute to real MCH priorities.
Fellows
MCH Fellowship
A fee-supported fellowship for international participants and potentially other professionals, with supervision and real project contribution.
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Professionals
Professional Placements
Shorter or longer placements for clinicians, researchers, analysts, M&E specialists, nutritionists, program managers and other professionals.
ExploreReal projects
Participants should leave with useful work, not only observation hours.
Research
Dissertations, theses, qualitative studies, operational research and implementation research.
Analysis
Data analyses, community assessments, referral maps, dashboards and indicator summaries.
Program design
Intervention proposals, M&E frameworks and implementation plans.
Communication
Evidence briefs, presentations, reports and potential manuscripts or publications where appropriate.
Illustrative cohort
2027 MCH Summer Cohort
Understanding Continuity of Maternal and Child Health Care
Different students could examine community barriers, referral pathways, facility data, adolescent experiences, qualitative experiences and economic barriers — producing one connected body of evidence rather than unrelated reports.
Possible university collaboration
Student placements · Summer cohorts · Thesis/dissertation research · PhD fieldwork · Faculty research · Joint projects · Academic supervision · Training · Grant applications · Joint publications.
Sustainability
A learning platform that can also strengthen the organization.
Transparent fees
Participation fees could support administration, orientation, supervision, field activities, accommodation or logistics where provided, mentorship, learning activities and organizational overhead.
Equity
Scholarship or subsidized places could be considered for selected participants who could not otherwise afford the fellowship.
Alumni
Former participants can remain connected as collaborators, technical advisors, university contacts, mentors, partners or supporters.
The fellowship should remain primarily a learning and contribution model, not a revenue-maximization scheme.