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Samuel kirimunda
ID: UNCST-2021-R012738
Using Drug Resistance Candidate Gene mutations as markers of Ancestor strains and Genome fitness in Whole Genome Sequence transmission Clusters of Ugandan TB and TB-HIV patients
REFNo: HS6805ES

Main objective To determine whether mutations in drug-resistance candidate genes are associated with TB and TB-HIV transmission clusters among Uganda MTBC isolates. Specific objectives 1.To develop and curate a TB and TB-HIV WGS database for Mtb strains of Ugandan origin 2. To identify ancestry strains among transmission clusters of M. tuberculosis 3. To identify Drug resistance candidate gene markers in Ugandan Whole Genome Sequences 4.To identify drug resistance candidate gene mutations associated with ancestor genomes 5.To identify drug resistance candidate gene mutations associated with TB/HIV+ ancestor genomes
Uganda 2025-12-18 18:01:28 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lukiya Nazziwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R009304
Modelling of Ion Acoustic Solitary Waves in Magnetised Three-Component Electron-Positron-Ion Plasma
REFNo: SIR604ES

i) To obtain the linear dispersion relation for wave propagation in magnetised e-p-i plasma;
ii)Analyse the nonlinear existence of small and large amplitude IASWs in magnetised e-p-i plasma;
iii) Investigate the nonlinear wave propagation of relativistic magnetised e-p-i plasma.
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:58:53 2028-12-18 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Prever Mukasa
ID: UNCST-2025-R021788
Communicative Accommodation and Perceived Cyberbullying Victimization on TikTok in Uganda
REFNo: SS4652ES

1. To assess the extent to which convergence in communicative behavior is associated with perceived cyberbullying victimization on TikTok.
2. To analyze the relationship between divergent communication strategies and perceived cyberbullying victimization among TikTok content creators.
3. To analyze how overaccommodation in communication relates to perceived experiences of cyberbullying on TikTok.
4. To analyze the influence of underaccommodation on perceived cyberbullying victimization among university students on TikTok.

Uganda 2025-12-18 17:57:06 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Tusiime
ID: UNCST-2025-R021675
INVESTIGATION OF ELECTROCATALYTIC ACTIVITIES OF NEW HETEROLEPTIC COPPER (I) DITHIOLATE COMPLEXES TOWARDS HETEROGENEOUS HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN EVOLUTION REACTIONS
REFNo: NS1069ES

1.To synthesize two new heteroleptic copper(I) dithiolate complexes [copper (I)bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile-1,1-dithiolato)(2,2?-bipyridine)(triphenylphosphine), copper(I) bis(benzene-1,2-dithiolato)(2,2?-bipyridine)(triphenylphosphine)].

2.To characterize the newly synthesized heteroleptic copper(I) dithiolate complexes ( NMR, FT–IR, UV–Vis and SEM–EDX).

3.To investigate electrocatalytic properties of the new heteroleptic copper (I) dithiolate complexes towards heterogeneous hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.

Uganda 2025-12-18 17:54:31 2028-12-18 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Denis Nansera
ID: UNCST-2024-R004002
The Youth TB Sentinel Research Network ("Youth TB-SRN") Study
REFNo: HS6765ES

The overall objective of this study is to establish PTLD prevalence in youth, identify modifiable patient-level and environmental risk factors, and assess the effect of PTLD on youth quality of life. Specific objectives include: 1. To identify PTLD prevalence and associated risk factors among youth. 2. To assess air pollution as a risk factor for PTLD in youth. 3. To evaluate the impact of PTLD on youth quality of life.
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:52:39 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Teopista Akoyi Kevin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004534
SCHOOLFOOD4CITIES PROJECT: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ENABLING HOME-GROWN SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMS
REFNo: SS4651ES

d. Provide robust empirical data to influence broader policy changes and inform roadmaps for replication at national and regional levels,Develop context specific pilots that can be rolled out by Mbale city and other implementing partners ,Enhance awareness and capacity of local governments and other urban stakeholders to use evidence-based procurement mechanisms to foster sustainable and inclusive school food procurement systems; ,Analyse and articulate the role of local governments in designing and promoting innovative, gender-responsive and sustainable local school food programmes; ,1. The purpose of the research is to generate evidence-based solutions that will catalyse equitable and inclusive adoption and scaling of sustainable practices throughout the school meal procurement system that includes production, value addition, and distribution, ultimately resulting in improved climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.,
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:49:35 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HERBERT WANDA
ID: UNCST-2025-R020861
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SELF-EMPLOYABILITY OF TVET GRADUATES IN CENTRAL UGANDA.
REFNo: SS4649ES

1) To examine the influence of social-cultural orientation on TVET graduates self-employability in central Uganda.

2) To analyse the role of institutional factors in influencing TVET graduates self-employability in central Uganda.

3) To assess the extent to which economic factors influence TVET graduates into self-employability in central Uganda.

Uganda 2025-12-18 17:46:25 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shevan Nyamwiza
ID: UNCST-2025-R019014
NGO ACTIVITIES AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RWAMWANJA REFUGEE SETTLEMENT, KAMWENGE DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4660ES

i.To assess the role of advocacy on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District. ii.To examine the effect of humanitarian services on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District. iii.To establish the influence of capacity building on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District.
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:42:15 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
Uganda’s SafeStart+ EMTC Commodity Assessment
REFNo: HS6803ES

To assess the availability of essential health commodities across different levels of the health system, identifying areas of consistent supply, stockout patterns, and supply chain strengths or weaknesses.

ii) To evaluate the accessibility of health commodities by examining geographic coverage, service delivery points, and equity of access among different population groups, highlighting both successes and barriers.

Uganda 2025-12-18 17:31:55 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rawlance  Ndejjo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010993
MENTAL HEALTH POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN UGANDA: INDICATORS, BARRIERS, AND ENABLERS
REFNo: HS6868ES

To document the barriers and enablers of mental health policy implementation and monitoring in Uganda.,To evaluate the feasibility of the proposed global-level mental health indicators for tracking policy implementation in Uganda and prioritize a contextual country list. ,To document current mental health data sources and examine their potential for tracking mental health policy implementation and monitoring.,To map mental health policies and indicators for their implementation in Uganda. ,To map mental health policy indicators, examine the potential of existing data sources to inform policy monitoring and implementation as well as explore needs, gaps and opportunities in policy implementation in Uganda providing a foundation for a comprehensive monitoring framework.,
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:26:47 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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