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Gloria Abura-Meerdink Akello
ID: UNCST-2023-R007309
A Community Engaged Approach to Investigating the Transferability of Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) for Adolescents facing Adversity in Post conflict School-Based Settings in Northern Uganda: Barriers and Strategies to Increase Adoptability, Acceptability, and Usefulness
REFNo: SS4496ES

To identify barriers and strategies to inform a culturally sensitive and context-appropriate adaptation of YRI for adolescents in Northern Uganda. ,To develop a regional Youth Mental Health Research-Community-Practice-Policy Collaborative in Northern Uganda that includes youth and multi-disciplinary stakeholders from communities, schools, and regional education and mental health systems (n = 10). ,
Uganda 2025-10-20 11:54:44 2028-10-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Yueh-ya Hsu
ID: UNCST-2025-R021249
The Impact of Microcredit for Refugees and Host Communities
REFNo: SS4473ES

The aim of this project is to provide some of the first evidence on the benefits of extending credit to refugees, with a focus on documenting both financial and psychosocial gains. The team's close partnership with the UNHCR and the World Bank ensures that the results can be quickly disseminated to key actors in this space. UNHCR operates in over 136 countries and collaborates closely with implementing partners to develop and disseminate impactful programs. They are eager to build a body of evidence to inform the pursuit of certain policies over others, and facilitate discussions with local governments about implementing these policies.
Taiwan 2025-10-17 19:36:16 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phillip Kasirye Kasirye
ID: UNCST-2022-R011083
mHealth-enabled User-friendly Light-based Stroke Screening and Assessment in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda (MULISA)
REFNo: HS6657ES

1. Evaluate the preliminary performance of CW-NIRS/SCOS in children with sickle cell disease
2. Identify user needs to inform the design of a mobile health-enabled stroke screening tool.

Uganda 2025-10-17 19:33:45 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noeline Nakasujja
ID: UNCST-2019-R001428
Vitamin D and Gut Microbiota and Dementia rick in older adults with chronic HIV infection and demographically matched community controls. Adverse Synergy of Gut Dysbiosis and Vitamin D Deficiency in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia among Community Controls and Older Adults with Chronic HIV-infection
REFNo: HS6600ES

2) To interrogate the potential for heightened ADRD risk in sub-groups that differ according to co-prevalent chronic HIV infection, NCD (specifically high blood pressure), as well as genetic risk such as APOE e4. ,1) To investigate how changes in the composition and metabolic capacity of the gut microbiota contribute to dysregulations in the metabolome of VD and impact ADRD, through an enhanced inflammatory response (systemic, intestinal and CNS). ,
Uganda 2025-10-17 19:32:06 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Brenda Apeta
ID: UNCST-2025-R021698
Historicising Gender Socialisation of Children In Lango Culture
REFNo: SS4515ES

I. To trace the evolution of gender roles, gender expectations, and social practices in Lango culture before the 19th century through to 2025.
II. To analyse how the evolution of children’s gender socialisation in Lango culture has influenced their gender identity.
III. To investigate the current perceptions of the Lango regarding traditional gender socialisation practices.
IV. To examine changes and continuity of gender-related cultural practices that foster or challenge gender equality among children.

Uganda 2025-10-17 19:28:23 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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