One of the main targets of the CeSSRA training activities is social scientists wishing to enhance their research training, who will be called “CeSSRA Fellows”. CeSSRA Fellows will participate in the workshops and training programs and will work on the research project. CeSSRA Fellows will be matched with a faculty mentor either in Kampala or in Cleveland. They will work with this mentor to develop their research interest, including proposal and manuscript preparation.  

In February 2008, the first cohort of ten fellows were selected for mentorship and training in the social sciences through CeSSRA. Their fellowship will focus on capacity and skills building, tailored to each of the fellow’s individual needs. In 2010, another cohort of fellows will be recruited and selected for similar training.  

Congratulations to the first group of fellows!  

Akurut Chantal Dorothy has a master’s degree in sociology from Makerere University. She has worked with JCRC, NIH/CWRU, the WHO, and MRC as a project leader, monitoring and evaluation officer, and consultant. dakurut@yahoo.com 

Kamya Innocent Royal has a master’s degree in sociology from Makerere University. He is currently an assistant lecturer in the department of sociology and has worked on several research studies on poverty reduction, gender, and orphan support. centrokam@yahoo.com 

Katushabe Juliet has a master’s degree in sociology from Makerere University. She currently works for the Ministry of Health, AIDS Control Program as a program assistant and has conducted research on PMTCT. katushabe006@yahoo.com 

Kitatta George is a graduate student in Project Planning and Management at Makerere University. He is currently working in the department of sociology as a teaching assistant and has assisted with research on gender and HIV and has worked as a team leader and consultant for several research studies. geokit01@yahoo.com 

Kyebuzibwa Joseph has a master’s degree in sociology from Makerere University. He is currently running an NGO and has worked as a research assistant and data entry clerk on several research projects on HIV. kyebjose@yahoo.com 

Mubiru Mustafah is currently a graduate student in social sciences at Makerere University. He has worked as a research assistant for the CWRU collaboration on studies of TB, HIV, and alcohol.  mustafahmubiru@yahoo.com 

Mugabi Nicholas is a graduate student in sociology at Makerere University. He is also currently a teaching assistant in the same department and has worked as a data collector and data analyst on several research studies. mugabinicholas2002@yahoo.co.uk 

Mukama Raymond is a graduate student in sociology at Makerere University. He has worked as a team leader and supervisor on several research projects on adherence, condom use, and malaria health-seeking behavior. mukamar@yahoo.com 

Nyirandikumwami Ruth has a master’s degree in sociology from Makerere University. She currently works in the department of sociology at Makerere as an administrative assistant and has worked as a PI, research assistant, and supervisor on several health research projects. See more information on Ruth and her research in her profile from the July 2008 Newsletter
ndikumwami@ss.mak.ac.ug 

Tumwine Jackson Bwagiro is a PhD student at Makerere University and also has a master’s degree from the department of sociology. He currently works as a teaching assistant in the same department and has worked as a consultant and provided technical support for several research studies on HIV, gender, poverty, and the environment. jbtumwine@yahoo.com