With the new cohort, the total number of fellows enrolled into the CARTA fellowship program since 2011 is now 265, with over 180 graduates. #Cohort11 fellows will be undertaking diverse doctoral programs in our partner institutions across Africa. Notably, the @Somali_NU has received two fellowships, with mentorship support from @Makerere. 🙌 We are immensely grateful to @Sida & @oak for their support in making this cohort a reality! This investment in research capacity strengthens the continent’s ability to generate evidence-based solutions for pressing challenges. Here’s how the fellows are distributed @UniIbadan @uonbi @OAUniversity @Uni_Rwanda @MoiUniKenya @ifakarahealth @KUHeS_mw

Currently, #Cohort11 is participating in Joint Advanced Seminar 1 (JAS1), hosted by @MakSPH, from March 3 – 21, 2025. The intensive three-week program enhances critical thinking, strengthens technical skills, and builds essential research competencies, laying a strong foundation for the fellows’ PhD journeys. At the official opening, @RhodaWanyenze, Dean of @MakSPH, encouraged participants to embrace the journey ahead with resilience and confidence, stating: "We must be strong and master the strength to speak up for things that matter to us. We need to be part of the change that is needed." @Makerere @aphrc @CKyobutungi @KarimiFlorah @CavensK @isunju_j

📢📢 We're delighted to welcome our eleventh cohort, 20 brilliant minds from across Africa 🎉🎉 Beyond pursuing doctoral degrees, the fellows will embark on a journey toward becoming world-class researchers, research leaders, and change agents. Wishing #cohort11 an enriching and transformative experience ahead! @qubzie @wuraie @mollyjerono @cidza3 @christabellaN @gallad @winniepascal @PataniMhango @aphrc