Capacity Building
& Training
Building the next generation of addictions researchers in Uganda and the East African region — through mentorship, professional training, and policy engagement.
A core mission of ADARC is to build the next generation of addictions researchers in Uganda and the East African region. The Centre offers multiple pathways for training, mentorship, and career development for students, health professionals, and researchers at all levels.
Training Pathways
Shaping the next generation of addictions researchers through mentorship, grants, and publication support at master's and PhD levels.
- Annual research grants targeting 4 master's-level and 1 PhD-level researcher per year
- Mentorship by experienced ADARC faculty and international collaborators
- Support for scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Conference presentation opportunities at national and international level
- Sabbatical and fellowship support for grant writing, data analysis, and manuscript preparation
Certificate training for nurses, counsellors, psychiatrists, medical officers, and policymakers on evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
- Introduction to alcohol and drug use epidemiology in Uganda
- Brief interventions for harmful alcohol and drug use (SBIRT approach)
- Research design and conduct — quantitative and qualitative methods
- Monitoring and Evaluation of prevention and treatment programmes
- Data management, analysis, and interpretation
- Grant writing and research administration
- Scientific communication and dissemination
Evidence alone does not produce change. ADARC offers tailored workshops for government officials, parliamentary staff, NGO leaders, and district health teams.
- Burden of substance use disorders — translating data for decision-makers
- Evidence-based alcohol and drug policy responses
- District health team capacity on substance use identification and referral
- NGO and civil society briefings on programme design and advocacy
INEBRIA Africa Chapter —
Capacity Development
As the host institution of the INEBRIA Africa chapter, ADARC is positioned to coordinate a continental network of brief intervention researchers and trainers. The chapter supports cross-country sharing of tools, methodologies, and evidence for brief interventions for alcohol and other drugs — a key global strategy for reducing harmful use at the population level.
Ready to Learn,
Research & Lead?
Whether you are a graduate student, health professional, policymaker, or regional researcher — ADARC has a training pathway for you. Reach out to learn about current opportunities, fellowship openings, and upcoming courses.