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Anthony  Batte
ID: UNCST-2022-R011127
 Assessing Worldwide Acute Kidney Injury Epidemiology in Neonates( AWAKEN) 2.0 Study
REFNo: HS6568ES

Determine if AKI can predict chronic kidney disease, recurrent AKI and hypertension during early childhood,Determine if AKI is independently associated with mortality, length of stay, and discharge serum creatinine (SCr). ,Describe prevalence of AKI in a multi-national multi-center retrospective cohort, 5 years after the original AWAKEN study,
 Uganda 2025-10-17 19:20:52 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Martin Mutambuka
ID: UNCST-2025-R020119
 A comparative assessment of workload and resource utilization among Ugandan women associated with cooking of selected commercial beans
REFNo: A645ES

(1) To determine the Cooking Times of selected popular, commercial bean varieties (both Biofortified and non Biofortified) under a controlled laboratory environment. (2) To determine the Cooking Times and Costs of Resources used for selected commercial bean varieties under Household Field Kitchen environments (using firewood, charcoal and briquettes). (3) To determine how time saved from various activities translates into women’s ability to undertake additional productive ventures. (4) To determine Consumer Acceptability of selected Biofortified bean varieties by Rural and Urban consumers.
 Uganda 2025-10-17 19:10:57 2028-10-17 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dreck Ayebare
ID: UNCST-2025-R019088
 Delivery and use of poultry vaccines in Uganda: A systems mapping and field-level study
REFNo: A655ES

Overall Aim To map and analyse the poultry vaccine supply system in Uganda, examining both upstream supply chain structures and downstream use behaviours, in order to identify institutional, logistical, and behavioural barriers to effective, equitable, and sustainable vaccine-based disease prevention. Specific Objectives Part A: Systems mapping 1. To map the structural and logistical flow of poultry vaccines in Uganda, from importation through distribution to the point of administration. 2. To examine institutional roles, interdependencies, and governance arrangements that influence vaccine regulation, quality control, and coordination. 3. To assess inequities in vaccine availability, cold chain access, pricing, and service delivery across geographic regions, institutional levels, and actor groups. 4. To co-develop stakeholder-informed recommendations for improving supply chain efficiency, regulatory coordination, and equitable vaccine access. Part B: Field-level practices 1. To identify the most used poultry vaccines and their sourcing patterns at the farm level. 2. To evaluate compliance with recommended vaccine handling and administration practices among farmers, veterinary workers, and agro vets. 3. To explore behavioural drivers—including knowledge, perceptions, motivations, and decision-making—that influence vaccine uptake and misuse. 4. To assess the role of agro-vet shop interactions, veterinary advice, packaging/labelling, and social norms in shaping field-level behaviours. To quantify key knowledge gaps, operational challenges, and access barriers that limit effective poultry vaccine use at the farm level.
Uganda 2025-10-17 19:09:27 2028-10-17 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Mwikali
ID: UNCST-2021-R012798
 PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN SOURCE AND TREATED DRINKING WATER, AND THEIR REMOVAL USING CORNCOB-DERIVED BIOCHAR
REFNo: NS1042ES

vi. To elucidate the adsorption mechanisms of PFAS removal by corncob-derived biochar and MOFs, v. To determine the adsorption capabilities of the corncob biochar and MOFs for PFAS removal,iv. To prepare, synthesize and characterize corncob-derived biochar and MOFs for PFAS removal,iii. To estimate exposure and human health risk assessment of PFNA, PFHxS, PFOS and PFOA,ii. To determine spatial distribution of PFAS in water sources.,i. To determine the concentration of PFAS in source and treated drinking water,To determine the occurrence and human health risk assessment of PFAS in source and treated drinking water and evaluate the efficacy of corncob-derived biochar, and metal organic frameworks (MOFs) in PFAS removal.,
 Kenya 2025-10-17 19:08:34 2028-10-17 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Judith Owokuhaisa
ID: UNCST-2022-R011528
 ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIOPHAGES FROM WASTE WATER WITH BACTERICIDAL EFFECT ON ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT ESKAPEE PATHOGENS IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6636ES

1.) To determine the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of bacteriophages isolated from surface and waste water in south western Uganda.
2.) To identify antibiotic resistance genes in bacteriophages and antibiotic resistant ESKAPEE pathogens.
3.) To assess the effect of isolated bacteriophages on antibiotic resistant ESKAPEE isolates.


Uganda 2025-10-17 19:07:48 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ombeva  Malande Oliver
ID: UNCST-2024-R004335
 Determinants and Strategies for Childhood Immunization among Populations Facing Rural and Low-Income Vulnerabilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS6548ES

1.To identify the barriers to and facilitators of childhood routine immunization programs among populations facing low-income urban and rural vulnerabilities in Uganda; 2.To determine how the most significant facilitators and barriers to vaccination perceived by knowledge holders could be enhanced and mitigated, respectively; 3.To understand current vaccination strategies used to address barriers and to enhance facilitators for childhood vaccination programs; and 4.To highlight opportunities for enhancing current implementation strategies and map out priority areas based on knowledge holders’ perspectives.
Kenya 2025-10-17 19:06:55 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
 HPV subtypes and pap smear findings among women screened for cervical cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Uganda
REFNo: HS3830ES

To determine the association between demographic characteristics, HPV positivity, and Pap smear findings among women seeking cervical cancer screening services in Uganda,4) To describe the findings from Pap smear among women seeking cervical cancer screening in Uganda,3) To determine the prevalence of HPV positivity among women living with HIV, seeking cervical cancer screening in Uganda,2) To determine the prevalence of HPV subtypes among women seeking cervical cancer screening in Uganda.,1) To describe the demographic characteristics of women seeking cervical cancer screening in Uganda,To determine the prevalence of HPV subtypes, and the association with demographic characteristics and Pap smear findings among women attending cervical cancer screening in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-10-17 19:05:45 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MBABAZI GRACEMARY
ID: UNCST-2025-R017863
 DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANACE OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4124ES

1) To find out the relationship between dynamic capabilities and the financial performance of Tier 4 MFIs in Uganda.

2) To find out the relationship between dynamic capabilities and innovation among Tier 4 MFIs in Uganda

3) To establish the relationship between innovation and the financial performance of Tier 4 MFIs in Uganda.

4) To examine the mediating effect of innovation in the relationship between dynamic capabilities and the financial performance of Tier 4 MFIs in Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-10-17 19:04:48 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JOHNBOSCO NDINAWE
ID: UNCST-2025-R018067
 QUALITY OF LIFE AND USE OF mHEALTH AMONG CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING PALLIATIVE CARE IN WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6248ES

1.4 Research objectives: 1.4.1 Main Objective: To examine the quality of life (QOL), associated factors, and use of mHealth interventions among cancer patients receiving palliative care in Western Uganda. 1.4.2 Specific Objectives: 1) To examine the nature and use of mHealth interventions for PC for cancer patients in SSA based on the available literature. 2) To determine the level of QOL and associated factors among cancer patients under PC in Western Uganda. 3) To establish the effect of a text message-based intervention on the QOL of cancer patients receiving PC in Western Uganda.
Uganda 2025-10-17 19:03:25 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Godfrey Zari Rukundo Zari
ID: UNCST-2019-R001500
 WHO LIVE LIFE guide with DHMT as Champions for Suicide Prevention across the lifespan in rural Uganda (WLLDC-SP)
REFNo: HS4371ES

To build an ecosystem for community engagement and training in suicide prevention in rural Uganda.,To evaluate the feasibility of an implementation strategy consisting of WHO LIVE LIFE guide with DHMT as Champions for Suicide Prevention across the lifespan in rural Uganda,To co-design an implementation strategy manual for the WHO LIVE LIFE guide with the District Health Management Team as Champions for suicide prevention across the lifespan in rural Uganda. ,To co-design and evaluate the feasibility of a contextually tailored implementation strategy to identify and prepare members of the District Health Management Team (DHMT) as champions: the “WHO LIVE LIFE guide with DHMT as Champions for Suicide Prevention across the lifespan in rural Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-10-17 18:59:00 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christopher Ketola Tobias
ID: UNCST-2022-R009343
 Establishing baselines in fauna diversity, phenology and abundance in key biodiversity hotspots across Uganda through collaborative research and capacity building
REFNo: NS889ES

Our project will sample birds and bats targeting biodiversity hotspots adjacent to and within
protected areas in Uganda. Through multiple visits across the next six years we plan to sample in
distinct biomes such as the North (Moroto, Kidepo valley, Agoro-agu, Morungole, Achwa)
Northeast (Pian Upe, Nakapiprit, Matheniko-Bokora), East (Mount Elgon, Loporokocho, Bukwo),
Northwest (Otzi forest, Ajai wildlife reserve, Luuku forest) southwest (Mgahinga, Bwindi and
around lake Victoria (Buvuma Island, Kalangala, Bugala). These regions are known to support
unique and often locally endemic species. In addition, many of these areas, such as the Kidepo and
the overall Karamoja regions, are notably understudied compared to regions in Western Uganda
 Canada 2025-10-17 18:56:23 2028-10-17 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hakim  Kalungi
ID: UNCST-2025-R018251
 Process evaluation of the She Cares Program model in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6251ES

Study objective 1: Analyze change in FP services among adolescent girls and young women during the She Cares project period.
Study Objective 2: Examine how the She Cares outreach model and solutions were used by
adolescent clients and how clients experienced care with self-care promoters
Study Objective 3: Examine how the She Cares program model was implemented, its feasibility,
acceptability and potential scalability
Study Objective 4: Analyze the cost efficiency of the She Cares program model
 Uganda 2025-10-17 18:50:38 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Balinandi Karabyo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007529
 Evaluation of OraSure’s OraQuick Ebola Rapid Antigen Test using Sudan Ebolavirus in Preparation for Cadaveric Surveillance
REFNo: HS6258ES

1. To evaluate the performance characteristics (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the OraQuick RDT for Sudan Virus detection using archived cadaveric oral swabs.
2. To determine the reliability of the OraQuick RDT in identifying true Sudan virus cases in a controlled laboratory setting before field implementation
 Uganda 2025-10-17 18:48:41 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ASIIMWE EMILY
ID: UNCST-2025-R020015
 THE ROLE OF MATERNAL EMPLOYMENT IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF YOUNG LEARNERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTRES IN NANSANA MUNICIPALITY ,WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4140ES

1.TO IDENTIFY THE IMPACT OF IMPACT OF MOTHERS' EMPLOYMENT ON CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
2.TO FIND OUT STRATEGIES USED BY FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING THE ACADEMIC POTENTIALS OF THEIR CHILDREN
3.TO ANALYSE CHALLENGES FACED BY WORKING MOTHERS IN BALANCING THEIR DUTIES WITH CHILD CARE
 Uganda 2025-10-17 18:46:52 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacklyn Arinaitwe Makaaru
ID: UNCST-2024-R015354
 LABE HOME-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EVALUATION PROJECT
REFNo: SS4168ES

a) What are the components and assumptions of the home based ECD model that make it work?
b) Does the model have correlational/cause outcomes on the community and children in terms of learning outcomes and retention in school?
c) How can LABE scale up with several adopters while maintaining the integrity of the model?

 Uganda 2025-10-17 18:42:47 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Prossie Nampijja
ID: UNCST-2025-R018736
 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN UGANDA; A CASE OF MARKETS AND AGRICULTURAL TRADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (MATIP) IN LUGAZI MUNICIPALITY
REFNo: SS4427ES

i.To examine the level of community participation in planning on sustainability of local government projects in Lugazi Municipality. ii.To analyse the level of community participation in implementation on sustainability of local government projects in Lugazi Municipality. iii.To assess the significance of community participation in monitoring and evaluation on sustainability of local government projects in Lugazi Municipality.
Uganda 2025-10-17 18:33:25 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nathan Ntenkaire
ID: UNCST-2023-R008104
 Knowledge and perceptions of local communities towards Guinea worm disease in Mubende district, Uganda
REFNo: HS6415ES

1. What is the extent of awareness and knowledge about Guinea worm disease among local communities in Mubende district? 2. Is there variation in knowledge levels across the different social demographics among local communities in Mubende district? 3. Have there been any reported or suspected cases of Guinea worm disease in the study area, and what evidence supports their occurrence? 4. What are the perception and experiences of local communities in Mubende district about Guinea worm disease? 5. What are the potential barriers that may threaten the sustained eradication of Guinea Worm Disease in Mubende District?
Uganda 2025-10-17 18:30:03 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Akampurira Paul
ID: UNCST-2025-R017965
 A DEEP LEARNING-BASED USER BEHAVIOR ANALYTICS MODEL FOR PROACTIVE CYBER THREAT DETECTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT AT NITA, UGANDA.
REFNo: SIR554ES

1.3 Major Objective
The major objective of this study is to develop user behavior analytics model based on deep learning that effectively detects anomalies and predicts cyber threats, enabling organizations to proactively perform risk management.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
1. To establish requirements for designing a deep learning-based user behavior analytics model.
2. To design deep learning models (LSTM, GRU, ESN, and Transformers), tailored for user behavior analytics in cyber threat detection.
3. To evaluate and validate the model for user behavior analytics in cyber threat detection and insider risk management at NITA, Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-10-17 17:51:49 2028-10-17 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joan Nakkazi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019521
 Maternal Healthcare Service Utilization and Health-related Quality of Life among Young Pregnant Mothers 10-24years, in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS6459ES

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of maternal healthcare service utilization on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and determine expectant mother factors associated with HRQoL among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda, so as to design strategies that strengthen identification of gaps and to develop an intervention and a MHCSU model to improve utilization of maternal healthcare services and improve HRQoL, for positive maternal and newborn health outcomes.i) To analyse the influence of uptake of ANC services on health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda ii) To assess the effects of skilled birth attendance during delivery on health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda iii) To examine the effects of access to postnatal care services on health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda iv) To evaluate the mediating effect of expectant mother factors on maternal healthcare service utilization and health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda
 Uganda 2025-10-17 17:49:55 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacklyn Arinaitwe Makaaru
ID: UNCST-2024-R015354
 CONFLICT-RELATED ATTACKS ON EDUCATION AND CHILDREN’S LOST LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (EDATTACK)
REFNo: SS4117ES

Study’s Primary objective
To systematically identify patterns of attacks on education (AoE) at the local level and analyze their consequences for individual children’s lost life opportunities.
Study’s Secondary objectives
1. To create a georeferenced dataset on AoE across sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2025, using state-of-the art machine learning to analyze thousands of text sources
2. To develop innovative tools to model the spatio-temporal diffusion of AoE and similar conflict processes, readily available via GitHub
3. To determine the role played by international and national actors in mediating the consequences of AoE for childrenʼs life opportunities and understand how these dynamics are perceived by local stakeholders
4. To strengthen institutional collaboration with partners from the Global South and contribute to local research capacity building

Uganda 2025-10-17 17:48:05 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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