Work with Walimu

Building on decades of experience, we manage the challenges of field implementation with an obsession for quality and absolute integrity.

We partner with implementation science and clinical researchers who are passionate about changing policies and practices in ways that improve patient outcomes at scale.

Interesting in learning more? Get in touch at researchers@walimu.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What’s different about Walimu Research? On-time and accountable execution of health research in resource-constrained settings in Uganda is our expertise. We have experience implementing scores of projects with hundreds of implementing locations, thousands of health workers and tens of thousands of patients. Most importantly, we adhere to the highest international standards for integrity and accountability, with zero-tolerance for misuse of funds and an expert and trustworthy finance team.
• What types of health research can Walimu conduct? Our expertise is in implementation science, cutting across a range of health verticals. We have centers that focus on tuberculosis and sepsis research, and we are open to working with new researchers to expand our areas of focus.
• Are there any requirements for research projects? We have two hard requirements: (1) studies must be designed with an endpoint of improved health outcomes and (2) projects must have a reasonable path to scale – and a team interested in scaling – if the intervention proves successful.
• What services does Walimu provide? Walimu is a full-service research partner. We will assist you during the grant application phase. Once an award is secured, we handle all aspects of implementation under the direction of the principal investigator team. Most notably, we provide human resources (staffing, supervision) and finance (payments, reporting), two of the most difficult challenges for global researchers. We also handle grant reporting.
• Does Walimu charge for these services? We run a very lean operation, but we do need to recoup costs from funders to support our operations. We will work with you to add reasonable overhead to budgets.
• How do I learn more? Please reach out to researchers@walimu.org and we can answer your questions and explore a collaboration.