The Research Training Partnership programme as an integral part or research capacity strengthening is an open call for collaboration between Makerere University in Uganda and Swedish universities.Based on a concept note from Makerere University outlining possible areas of collaboration, Makerere University and interested Swedish universities together develop Letters of Intent. These will be evaluated and successful applicants will be invited to submit full proposals.The concept note and contact details for Makerere University as well as a list of Swedish universities are available on www.sidaresearch.se