Researchers who utilize our ready expertise and infrastructure
Research Professionals
Researchers, Collaborators, and Independent Researchers can leverage our expertise, infrastructure, and collaboration.
Academic Pursuers
PhD and Masters Students benefit from comprehensive research support, services, and tailored guidance.
Organizational Partners
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Knowledge Seekers
Any Research Scholar can explore a rich collection of research books and valuable resources.
SRF Research and Training Centres Profile
Based in Mbarara City, Uganda, SRF Research and Training Centres (SRF-RTC) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing Africa’s development through research, innovation, and capacity building.
Though independent, SRF-RTC operates alongside Soar Research Foundation (SRF), a for-profit Contract Research Organization that began as a grassroots consultancy in 2010 and was formally incorporated in 2019.
SRF provides sustainability support to SRF-RTC through income generated from consultancy, training, project evaluation, infrastructure rental, and dissemination services.
At the heart of SRF-RTC is its flagship mentorship program — the Support Initiative for African Researchers (SIFAR). This initiative nurtures pupils, students, and young professionals into skilled researchers and problem-solvers, equipping them to lead sustainable development across the continent.
The Centre houses specialized units for clinical research, grants management, community engagement, regulatory affairs, data and laboratory services, pharmacy, logistics, IT, innovation, and training.
SRF-RTC actively contributes to national research forums, partners with organizations like Uganda Red Cross Society, and participates in continental consortia such as GLISTEN, which promotes clinical trials in non-communicable diseases.
Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in epidemiology, clinical trials, implementation science, research regulation, reproductive health, diagnostics, and health systems strengthening. Many of our staff also serve on ethics committees and national research fora, helping shape policy and translate research into action.
SRF-RTC welcomes collaborations, co-implementation, subcontracted research, and consultation opportunities. We also offer internships, mentorship, and mobility programs for both national and international researchers.
Our research spans public health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, digital health, climate and health, microbiology, One Health, and more.
Though independent, SRF-RTC operates alongside Soar Research Foundation (SRF), a for-profit Contract Research Organization that began as a grassroots consultancy in 2010 and was formally incorporated in 2019.
SRF provides sustainability support to SRF-RTC through income generated from consultancy, training, project evaluation, infrastructure rental, and dissemination services.
At the heart of SRF-RTC is its flagship mentorship program — the Support Initiative for African Researchers (SIFAR). This initiative nurtures pupils, students, and young professionals into skilled researchers and problem-solvers, equipping them to lead sustainable development across the continent.
The Centre houses specialized units for clinical research, grants management, community engagement, regulatory affairs, data and laboratory services, pharmacy, logistics, IT, innovation, and training.
SRF-RTC actively contributes to national research forums, partners with organizations like Uganda Red Cross Society, and participates in continental consortia such as GLISTEN, which promotes clinical trials in non-communicable diseases.
Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in epidemiology, clinical trials, implementation science, research regulation, reproductive health, diagnostics, and health systems strengthening. Many of our staff also serve on ethics committees and national research fora, helping shape policy and translate research into action.
SRF-RTC welcomes collaborations, co-implementation, subcontracted research, and consultation opportunities. We also offer internships, mentorship, and mobility programs for both national and international researchers.
Our research spans public health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, digital health, climate and health, microbiology, One Health, and more.
Offers research trainings including complex research designs and Clinical Trials with emphasis on Global standards
Great Experience in Research design, implementation, knowledge translation, dissemination, and collaborative research.
Passion for African Research Excellence and Africa led Research with focus on vulnerable populations
Promotes Contextualized Research through Community Engagement and well established institutional Community Advisory Board
Leverages an expert multidisciplinary team with Experience in diverse fields, including Clinical Trials, Diagnostics and Implementation Science
Has strong research regulatory involvement, and networks
What We Do
Embark on a fulfilling research journey with SRF Research and Training Centres (SRF-RTCs). Collaborate or host your research activities at SRF-RTCs, where conducting research is not just a task but an enjoyable experience.
Why Choose SRF-RTC
Navigate the challenging terrain of research funding with our support and guidance.
For Experts and Funders
Leverage our wealth of experience, skills, team, and state-of-the-art facilities.
For Skill Enhancement
Consult our research methodologists or biostatisticians to improve your proposal methodology.
The problems we solve at SRF Research and Training Centres
The challenges addressed by Soar Research Foundation include Africa's low global competitiveness in health-related research and development (R&D), evidenced by the scarcity of scientific publications, health innovations, and patents attributed to Africans in Africa. The organization seeks to overcome slow progress in achieving R&D targets vital for socio-economic transformation and sustainable development on the continent
Low Global Competitiveness in Health-related R&D
Scarcity of scientific publications, health innovations, and patents attributed to Africans in Africa.
Challenges in Achieving R&D Targets for Transformation
Slow progress in achieving R&D targets crucial for socio-economic transformation and sustainable development in Africa.
Clinical Trials Coordination Centre
The center collaborates with universities, hospitals, and strategic partners, leveraging its experienced team for high-impact and quality clinical research. SRF-CTCC provides services in research initiation, protocol development, grant administration, clinical trial coordination, document development, regulatory compliance, data management, pharmacy services, clinical monitoring, laboratory coordination, safety reporting, recruitment coordination, patient retention, community engagement, and scientific writing.
Sites Selection & Feasibility
Thorough selection of sites and investigators based on various criteria for optimal study outcomes.Anticipation and resolution of local challenges with risk assessment and mitigation planning.
SRF Grants Management
The SRF and Training Centres (SRF-RTCs) has Grants Management Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that provide a formal framework for the solicitation, awarding, management, monitoring, reporting, and closeout of research grants handled at SRF Research and Training Centres.
SRF-RTCs hold primary responsibility for grant administration, financial stewardship, compliance, and reporting to external donors while maintaining alignment with SRF institutional standards and guidelines.
SRF-RTCs is registered on SAM.gov and so can receive US grants like NIH
SRF-RTCs hold primary responsibility for grant administration, financial stewardship, compliance, and reporting to external donors while maintaining alignment with SRF institutional standards and guidelines.
These guidelines ensure:
Efficient utilization of grant resources; Compliance with donor, institutional, national, and international regulations; Accountability, transparency, and equitable financial practices; Strengthening of research governance and capacity within RTCs.SRF-RTCs is registered on SAM.gov and so can receive US grants like NIH
(Unique Entity ID: KF4CERE5M9W1)
with the following full address: SRF Research and Training Centres LTD
SRF Grants Management
These guidelines ensure: Efficient utilization of grant resources; Compliance with donor, institutional, national, and international regulations
Research Training and Skills development Program
We aim at strengthening African research capacity through tailored, high-quality, and innovative training programs, fostering research excellence, ethical practice, and innovation. We envision a continent of highly skilled, innovative, and ethically grounded African researchers.
We achieve this through equipping researchers and innovators with cutting-edge research skills, practical experience, mentorship and linkage to strategic networks to allow advancement in research careers.
We achieve this through equipping researchers and innovators with cutting-edge research skills, practical experience, mentorship and linkage to strategic networks to allow advancement in research careers.
Research Training
We envision a continent of highly skilled, innovative, and ethically grounded African researchers
SOAR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME (SRFP)
Building the Next Generation of African Researchers.
The Soar Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP) is a six-month intensive research capacity-strengthening program offered by SRF-Research and Training Centers (SRF-RTCs) through the Soar Research Foundation. The program is designed for early-career researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, postgraduate students, and aspiring academics seeking practical research skills, mentorship, and real-world experience in health research.
The Fellowship combines structured training, one-on-one mentorship, participation in ongoing research projects, scientific writing, proposal development, data analysis, and research leadership development. Fellows learn by doing, working alongside experienced researchers and participating in active research projects implemented through SRF-RTCs and its national and international research networks.
Through a structured curriculum, Fellows gain competencies in epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, implementation science, scientific writing, proposal development, grant writing, research coordination, project management, digital research tools, and knowledge translation. We also provide client-tailored curriculum based on one’s needs.
A unique feature of the programme is the mentored operational research project, where each Fellow develops and implements a research project using secondary data (routine clinical or research data). Fellows are guided through the complete research cycle from research question development and protocol writing to data analysis, report writing, manuscript development, and scientific presentation.
Each Fellow is assigned a primary research mentor and a technical mentor and gains access to scientific seminars, journal clubs, mentorship reviews, and collaborative learning opportunities.
By the end of the fellowship, participants are expected to produce:
1. One approved research proposal
2. One completed data analysis project
3. One research report
4. One conference-style presentation
5. One draft scientific manuscript
6. One policy or technical brief
7. Participation in at least one grant development process
The Fellowship is ideal for individuals preparing for Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral training, research careers, academic appointments, programme leadership, and grant-funded research opportunities.
The Fellowship combines structured training, one-on-one mentorship, participation in ongoing research projects, scientific writing, proposal development, data analysis, and research leadership development. Fellows learn by doing, working alongside experienced researchers and participating in active research projects implemented through SRF-RTCs and its national and international research networks.
Through a structured curriculum, Fellows gain competencies in epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, implementation science, scientific writing, proposal development, grant writing, research coordination, project management, digital research tools, and knowledge translation. We also provide client-tailored curriculum based on one’s needs.
A unique feature of the programme is the mentored operational research project, where each Fellow develops and implements a research project using secondary data (routine clinical or research data). Fellows are guided through the complete research cycle from research question development and protocol writing to data analysis, report writing, manuscript development, and scientific presentation.
Each Fellow is assigned a primary research mentor and a technical mentor and gains access to scientific seminars, journal clubs, mentorship reviews, and collaborative learning opportunities.
By the end of the fellowship, participants are expected to produce:
1. One approved research proposal
2. One completed data analysis project
3. One research report
4. One conference-style presentation
5. One draft scientific manuscript
6. One policy or technical brief
7. Participation in at least one grant development process
The Fellowship is ideal for individuals preparing for Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral training, research careers, academic appointments, programme leadership, and grant-funded research opportunities.
From Learner to Research Leader: Gain the Skills, Mentorship, and Experience to Conduct, Publish, and Lead High-Impact Research in Africa
Programme Duration:
6 Months (Physical only or hybrid)Fellowship Fee:
USD 500 per month (USD 3,000 for the full programme)Certification:
Fellows who successfully complete all programme requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from SRF-Research and Training Centres.Contact us to enroll: Email:
soar.research.f@gmail.com ; Telephone: +256 776131424 Website: www.soarresearch.orgPayment Options for Our Services
Conveniently transfer funds to our UGX account at Guaranty Trust Bank, Mbarara branch, under the account name Soar Research Foundation Limited.
- Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank
- Account Name: Soar Research Foundation Limited
- Account No: 214/153427/1/5118/0
- Branch: Mbarara
For international transactions, deposit funds into our USD account at Guaranty Trust Bank, Mbarara branch, under the account name Soar Research Foundation Limited.
- Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank
- Account Name: Soar Research Foundation Limited
- Account No: 214/153427/2/5118/0
- Branch: Mbarara
Explore global payment options by depositing funds into our Euro account at Guaranty Trust Bank, Mbarara branch, under the account name Soar Research Foundation Limited, with the added convenience of a Swift code: GTBIUGKA.
- Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank
- Account Name: Soar Research Foundation Limited
- Account No: 214/153427/4/5118/0
- Branch: Mbarara
- Swift code: GTBIUGKA
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