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Harriet Akullu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023333
Effectiveness of Policies and Laws in Protecting Tipeth Women and Girls from FGM 2
REFNo: SS5316ES


Uganda 2026-06-19 14:39:11 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Irene Kyamummi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022689
Characteristics and Outcomes of High Risk Parturients undergoing Caesarean Section in Tertiary Hospitals in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7751ES

Main Objective: 1. To describe the clinical characteristics and determine the 24-hour outcomes of high risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. Specific Objectives: 1. To describe the clinical characteristics of high-risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. 2. To determine the 24-hour outcomes of high-risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. 3. To determine the factors associated with perioperative complications among high-risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:29:59 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PATRICK AKUKU
ID: UNCST-2026-R023433
Comparative Effectiveness and Implementation of the Life in Fullness Together (LIFT) Framework Compared to Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) in Protracted Humanitarian Settings in Uganda
REFNo: SS5313ES

The overall purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and implementation of the LIFT framework relative to traditional CFS programming in refugee settlement communities in Adjumani, Uganda.
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:21:50 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ann Ritah Nanyonjo
ID: UNCST-2026-R023774
Assessing the sensory qualities of six highly nutritious common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) accessions from the breeding program
REFNo: A763ES

To determine the end-users’ perception of sensory qualities of highly nutritious common bean accessions.
To identify the preferred highly nutritious common bean accession based on sensory qualities.
To determine key descriptors that can be used in the sensory evaluation of highly nutritious common beans.
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:16:57 2029-06-19 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eve  Namisango
ID: UNCST-2021-R014038
A Demonstration Project on co-designing of a model to support the Integration of Palliative Care in the Care of Older, Nuns of Religious Orders– Phase 1: Needs Assessment and Model Design
REFNo: SS5338ES

2. To co-design an adaptable, affordable, person-centred and evidence-based model of care that aligns with the needs and concerns of older nuns of Catholic religious orders ,1. To identify the palliative and comprehensive health care needs of older, retired female members of Catholic religious orders.,
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:13:56 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Arineitwe Kibonire Arineitwe Kibonire
ID:
Advancing equity for pregnant and parenting adolescents through improved MNH counseling.
REFNo: SS5215ES

Revise the MNH counseling approach, tools, and job aids.,Document needed improvements and lessons learned from the implementation of the counseling approach,o Field test the counseling approach in a small number of public health facilities, alongside learning activities,Develop a counseling approach (including tools and job aids) tailored to MNH needs of pregnant and parenting adolescent mothers that is feasible for implementation at health facility level,,Primary Objective: To develop, field test, and refine an MNH counseling approach for pregnant and parenting adolescent mothers and their companions.,
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:09:09 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
NATHAN HASAHYA HAGOBI
ID: UNCST-2025-R022676
BOARD CHARACTERISTICS, BOARD ROLE PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF CO-OPERATIVES IN UGANDA: EVIDENCE OF AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE UNIONS.
REFNo: SS5210ES

1.3. Objectives of the Study
The study aims to support evidence-based policy and practice by examining how governance affects the performance of agricultural cooperatives in Uganda. It highlights that effective board composition, structure, and size are vital for cooperative success, while poor governance can lead to mismanagement and loss of trust. Strengthening governance is key to ensuring sustainability and safeguarding farmers' interests.
1.3.1. General Objective
The general objective of the study is to explore the relationship between board characteristics, board role performance, and financial and non-financial performance (profitability, liquidity, productivity, market share, and social performance) of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda with a view to addressing governance issues
1.3.2. Objectives of the Study
The study will be guided by the following specific objectives;
1. To investigate the relationship between board characteristics (composition: age, diversity, education and expertise; size and structure) and financial performance (profitability, liquidity) and non-financial performance (productivity, market share, and social performance) of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda.
2. To establish the relationship between board characteristics (composition, size and structure) and board role performance (strategic, control and service roles).
3. To assess the relationship between board role performance (strategic, control and service roles) and financial and non-financial performance (profitability, liquidity, productivity, market share, and social performance) of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda.
4. To examine the mediating role of board role performance on the relationship between board characteristics and financial and non-financial performance of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda.

Uganda 2026-06-19 14:05:16 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Solomon Wafula Tsebeni
ID:
Strengthening Early Snakebite Response through a Community Co-Developed Intervention in High-Burden Districts in Uganda: A Stepped Wedge design
REFNo: HS7543ES

4.3 General objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally appropriate, community-led intervention in improving appropriate, timely first aid knowledge and adoption of preventive practices, and referral uptake for snakebite response in Uganda. 4.4 Specific objectives 1. To assess baseline community knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices related to safe snakebite first aid, referral, and avoidance of harmful practices 2. To assess changes in community knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices related to safe snakebite first aid, referral, and avoidance of harmful practices 3. To examine the acceptability, feasibility, feasibility of the intervention among community members, CHWs, and survivors, including satisfaction, cultural relevance, and integration into routine health promotion activities 4. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in improving timely first aid, appropriate preventive behaviours and reduced endorsement of harmful practices for snakebite care.
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:01:34 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty Mwesigwa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014667
Project CN001: Cervical Cancer Prevention Clinical Services Utilization Mapping Initiative at ‘CASCADE’ Network Clinical Sites
REFNo: HS6829ES

Evaluate clinical service utilization and outcomes of cervical cancer screenings and treatment among WLWH within existing CASCADE participating sites.

Design locally adapted protocols using service utilization and patient outcome data reports.


Uganda 2026-06-19 13:48:28 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Kyoshaba
ID: UNCST-2025-R022995
Burnout and Work Engagement: A Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model Study on Administrative Staff in Public Universities in Uganda. A Case of MUST
REFNo: SS5020ES

To assess the job demands (JDs) and job resources/personal resources (JRs/PRs) experienced by administrative staff at MUST. To establish whether job demands (JDs) predict burnout (BO) among administrative staff. To determine whether (a) job resources (JRs) and (b) personal resources (PRs) predict work engagement (WE) among administrative staff To examine whether (a) burnout (BO) and work engagement (WE) predict organizational outcomes (OO) of administrative staff. To develop a policy brief for preventing and managing burnout (BO) and enhancing work engagement (WE) among administrative staff at MUST
Uganda 2026-06-19 13:45:29 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JAMIRA KAYERA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022189
Knowledge and Attitudes about Sickle Cell Disease and its management among HealthCare Providers treating Adolescents and Young adults at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. (KASHAY-study).
REFNo: HS7892ES

1. To determine knowledge about SCD and its management among healthcare providers of adolescents and young adults at JRRH 2. To explore healthcare providers’ perceptions, experiences, and attitudes toward Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and its management among adolescents and young adults at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH).
Uganda 2026-06-19 13:42:22 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yesse Mutabazi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022900
HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CHILDREN WITH HEMOPHILIA IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS7695ES

1. To evaluate the health-related quality of life of children aged 4-17 years with hemophilia A and B at the hematology unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and its satellite clinics.

2. To describe the factors associated with the poor health-related quality of life of children aged 4-17 years with hemophilia A and B at the hematology unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and its satellite clinics.

3. To document the lived experiences of children aged 4-17 years with hemophilia A and B at the hematology unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and its satellite clinics.

Uganda 2026-06-19 13:36:14 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agnes Nalunga
ID: UNCST-2026-R023401
Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastics by Landfill-Sourced Bacteria for Environmental Applications
REFNo: NS1251ES

To isolate, characterize and assess the plastic -degrading potential and biosafety of microbial strains from Masese Landfill, Uganda for sustainable waste management
Uganda 2026-06-19 13:20:22 2029-06-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Juliet Sekandi Nabbuye
ID: UNCST-2026-R024828
Assessing The Impact of Post-Tuberculosis on Reproductive Health in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS7745ES

Aim 1 — To assess the impact of a tuberculosis diagnosis on fertility by quantifying and comparing pregnancy incidence rates in women of reproductive age during the pre- and post-TB diagnosis periods.
Hypothesis 1.1: Compared with the pre-TB diagnosis period, the pregnancy incidence rate in the post-TB diagnosis period will be lower (incidence rate ratio [IRR] < 1.0).
Hypothesis 1.2: The pregnancy incidence rate in the immediate post-treatment period will be lower than the pregnancy incidence rate in the later post-treatment period.

Aim 2 — To estimate the prevalence of reproductive morbidity and the proportion of pregnancies resulting in adverse pregnancy outcomes among women of reproductive age following a tuberculosis diagnosis.

Aim 3 — To explore women’s knowledge, perceptions, and lived experiences regarding the influence of post-TB sequelae on reproductive health.


Uganda 2026-06-19 10:57:18 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Filimin Niyongabo
ID: UNCST-2026-R023390
From Classrooms To Communities: Educating For Resilience Against Floods And Landslides In Mbale District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7625ES

1. To determine the levels of knowledge among teachers about climate change, floods, and landslides. 2. To explore teachers’ perceptions of the risks and impacts of floods and landslides in their communities. 3. To assess the practices employed by teachers in promoting resilience and preparedness against floods and landslides within their communities. 4. To design and develop educational materials to equip teachers and students with knowledge on floods and landslides resilience.
Uganda 2026-06-19 10:50:12 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nimanya Stella Alice
ID: UNCST-2022-R009589
INTUSSUSCEPTION MONITORING IN UGANDA AFTER INTRODUCTION OF ROTASIIL VACCINE: SELF CONTROLLED CASE SERIES
REFNo: HS7519ES

1.To assess for the safety of Rotasiil vaccine under routine public health use among infants in Uganda
2.To assess for any potential association between the oral rotavirus vaccine (Rotasiil) and the development of intussusception in infants at Mulago National Referral Hospital during the study period.
Uganda 2026-06-19 10:45:07 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
Evaluation of the Clinical and Analytical Performance and Usability of the KHB HIV/Syphilis Combo Rapid Test in the Hands of the Intended User
REFNo: HS7852ES

Establish the performance of the KHB HIV/Syphilis Combo Rapid Test in accordance with WHO TSS-27 (draft). This study will not cover all the parts of the TSS-27 (draft) but will focus on: - Part 1 Analytical Performance and Other Evidence o Aspect 3.05.02 ‘Validation of specimens’ o Aspect 3.05.06a ‘Potentially Interfering Substances’, Endogenous o Aspect 3.05.06b ‘Cross-reactivity’ o Aspect 3.06.04b ‘Usability: Label comprehension study (including instructions for use (IFU))’ o Aspect 3.06.04c ‘Usability: Results interpretation study’ - Part 2 Clinical Evidence o Aspect 4.02.03 Device specific clinical studies,Establish the performance of the KHB HIV/Syphilis Combo Rapid Test in accordance with WHO TSS-1. This study will not cover all the parts of the TSS-1 but will focus on: - Part 1 Establishing Analytical Performance Characteristics o Aspect 1.1 ‘Specimen Type’ (1.1.1 and 1.1.2) o Aspect 1.7.1 ‘Potentially Interfering Substances’, Endogenous o Aspect 1.7.2 ‘Cross-reactivity’ - Part 2 Establishing Clinical Performance Characteristics o Aspect 2.1 ‘Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity’ (2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.1.3)his study will not cover all the parts of the TSS-1 but will focus on:,
Uganda 2026-06-12 3:54:05 2029-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Peppe James
ID: UNCST-2026-R024831
Evaluating forest structure and climate in Arican tropical forests: A pilot study from Kibale National Park, Uganda
REFNo: NS1281ES

The overall goal of this project is to document forest structure, plant functional traits, and microclimate conditions in African tropical forests to improve understanding of ecosystem dynamics and climate interactions.
The specific objectives are:
(1) to quantify tree density and forest structure in two 1-hectare plots (old-growth and regenerating forest);
(2) to measure stem taper for characterization of tree form;
(3) to collect leaf trait data using standardized imaging methods; and
(4) to monitor microclimate conditions, including temperature and soil moisture, within each plot.
USA 2026-06-12 3:52:15 2029-06-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sandra Nanyunja Nakityo
ID: UNCST-2026-R024003
Digital Literacy and Displacement: Shaping Inclusive Futures with Refugee Women in Uganda
REFNo: SS5352ES

The overarching aim of this study is to explore how actors, networks, and institutional imaginaries of digital literacy and technology in displacement contexts shape, enable, or constrain refugee women’s aspirations and everyday practices, and how this interplay can inform the pursuit of sustainable digital inclusion in Uganda. The specific objectives are: 1. To examine which actors and networks shape the digital literacy landscape for refugee women in Uganda, and how they influence this landscape. 2. To analyse in what ways policy and institutional documents present digital literacy for refugee women in Uganda. 3. To understand the main perceptions and aspirations of refugee women in Uganda about digital literacy. 4. To investigate how refugee women in Uganda conceptualize and use digital technology in their everyday life (including work). 5. To explore how the interplay between refugee women's aspirations and institutional imaginaries can inform sustainable digital inclusion.
Uganda 2026-06-12 3:51:19 2029-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JaiBum Koo
ID: UNCST-2026-R023919
Teacher upskilling through Uganda’s National Teacher Policy: A vertical case study of policy implementation, systemic change, and classroom practice
REFNo: SS5307ES

The purpose of this study is to examine teacher upskilling under Uganda’s National Teacher Policy (NTP) using a vertically integrated, three-level design. The study seeks to understand how the upskilling policy is developed and implemented across national, institutional, and teacher levels.
South Korea 2026-06-12 3:48:26 2029-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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