MicroResearch International
Expanding From Uganda To World
Developed in Uganda in 2008, MicroResearch’s roots are in East Africa. However, with the flexibility and adaptability of the program, it has spread beyond Uganda, across Africa and into Asia.
Uganda
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology – Mbarara, Uganda
- Mildmay Uganda – Kampala, Uganda
Kenya
- Kenya Medical Training College – Multiple sites, Kenya (based in Nairobi)
- Meru University of Science and Technology – Meru, Kenya Kabarak University – Kabarak, Kenya
Malawi
- University of Malawi – Malawi (Multiple sites
Rwanda
- King Faisal Hospital Rwanda – Kigali, Rwanda
Indonesia
- University of Lampung – Lampung, Indonesia
India
- Amar Seva Sangam – Ayikudy, India
Past Sites
- University of Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya
- Tanzania Training Centre for International Health – Ifakara, Tanzania
- Aga Khan University – Nairobi, Kenya
- Chitwan Medical College – Bharatpur, Nepal
- Nairobi Hospital – Nairobi, Kenya
- St. Francis Hospital – Nsambya, Uganda
- St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Active MicroResearch Sites
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Canada
- Dalhousie University – Halifax, Nova Scotia
- University of Calgary – Calgary, Alberta
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – St. John’s
- Northern Ontario School of Medicine – Thunder Bay
MicroResearch Sites by Country
Kenya
- Kenya Medical Training College – Multiple sites, Kenya (2025 Report)
- Meru University of Science and Technology – Meru, Kenya (2025 Report)
- Kabarak University – Kabarak, Kenya
- Kisii University – Kisii County, Kenya (2025 Report)
Uganda
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology – Mbarara, Uganda (2025 Report)
- Mildmay Uganda – Kampala, Uganda (2024 Report)
Malawi
- Universiaty of Malawi – Multiple sites, Malawi (2021 Report)
India
- Amar Seva Sangam – Ayikudy, India (2024 Report)
Indonesia
- University of Lampung – Lampung, Indonesia (2024 Report)
Ghana
- Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital – Accra, Ghana (2023 Report)
Past sites
- Chitwan Medical College – Bharatpur, Nepal
- Tanzania Training Centre for International Health – Ifakara, Tanzania
- St. Francis Hospital – Nsambya, Uganda
- University of Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya
- Aga Khan University – Nairobi
- St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- University Teaching Hospital of Kigali – Kigali, Rwanda
Kenya Medical Training College
See Francis’s experience in setting up a MicroResearch site with Kenya Medical Training College
Apply for a MicroResearch Grant
How to apply for our grants.
Eligibility
Applications for MicroResearch projects usually occur as a result of a project idea initiated during a MicroResearch workshop, by members of the workshop team. Grant applications are typically submitted within 12 months of the workshop.
Note: A first grant application that does not meet the criteria outlined below will only be considered if fully justified. Contact MicroResearch before preparing an application to ensure eligibility.
First Time Grant Applicants
PROJECT TEAM LEADER (PTL):
- Must hold a certificate of attendance from a MicroResearch workshop. Certificates were issued to all graduates of past workshops (2008-present).
PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS:
- Team must consist of at least 3 members (including PTL).
- At least 2 of the other team members must hold MicroResearch Certificates.
- Team members (certificate and non-certificate holders) come from at least three different professional backgrounds.
How to Apply
Applications will be judged on: feasibility, importance, scientific merit, and novelty. The reviewers will come from Africa, Asia, and North America and will have a good knowledge of the research field. Reviewers will assess the need for doing the research and whether members involved will be able to do it well. Deadlines for grant applications will vary based on workshop date and site, please contact your local site organizer or the MicroResearch coordinator to confirm the deadline.
The first step will be to download the application form onto your computer. Review the instructions carefully. Next, review workshop material on Writing a Grant Application and the supplemental materials on the curriculum website. Take into consideration the feedback provided by the judges and facilitators during your proposal presentation at the MicroResearch workshop. Work with your team on a rough draft and discuss it with your local coach, when you are ready to submit, send it as a Word document attachment to microresearch@dal.ca.
Second-Time Grant Applicants
Following the successful completion of a MicroResearch project, team members have the opportunity to apply for a second grant. This opportunity is depending on available funding from the local site, so please contact MicroResearch (microresearch@dal.ca) before beginning the application process.
Project Team Leader (PTL):
- Must hold a Certificate of attendance at a MicroResearch workshop
- Must be a member on a team that has completed a MicroResearch project (i.e. the project must have been published in an academic journal or the project must have led to a report that led to a change in policy from an institution or the Ministry of Health)
- Must not be a member on any other active MicroResearch project.
- Must complete certification criteria for GCP (Good Clinical Practices). There are free online courses and certification at the following sites: https://globalhealthtrainingcentre.tahn.org/ich-good-clinical-practice/ or
https://gop.nidatraining.org - Must complete the eight MicroResearch “Writing Skills” modules. These are found on the “Curriculum” Tab on the MicroResearch website. You must register for access to the curriculum site.
PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS:
- Team must consist of at least three members (including PTL).
- At least one of the other team members must hold a MR Certificate.
- Team members (certificate and non-certificate holders) must have a least three different professional backgrounds.
Knowledge Translation Grants
MicroResearchers who have completed a project and have published their findings have the opportunity to apply for additional funds for Knowledge Translation (KT) expenses. This grant offers a maximum of $500 (CAD) to be used for KT expenses, such as event planning, promotional materials, and communications costs. These funds are subject to availability at the local site, please contact MicroResearch before beginning the application process. As part of the KT grant application, teams must describe the intended audience, objectives, and strategies of their KT plan, as well as outline the proposed budget.
Teams are asked to consult with their local and international coaches for guidance. KT grant applications are accepted year-round and undergo the same peer-review process as other MR grants.
- PTL must have successfully completed a MR project.
- The findings from the MR project must have been published in a peer-review journal or as a research report. Include a copy of the report or publication with the application.
Contact MicroResearch for a copy of the KT Grant Application form or if you have any questions about the application process, what KT grants can be used for, or if you meet eligibility criteria.
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