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Esther Nandutu
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Nutritional Ecology of Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) in Lake Mburo National Park
REFNo: NS649ES

• To identify plant species, plant part, and stage of maturity of plants on which giraffes feed (G. camelopardalis) in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
• To investigate the amount of food intake, energy, and macronutrients consumed by individual giraffes

Uganda 2023-11-20 15:21:10 2026-11-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrea Spray Lynn
ID: UNCST-2023-R007304
Mmeka? Crowdsourcing food prices in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS2107ES

To describe the variability in prices of foods that comprise a healthy diet in Kampala, Uganda,To compare food prices obtained via innovative versus traditional data collection methods in Kampala, Uganda.,To pilot innovative methods (Jumia and crowdsourcing via Poket) of food price data collection in Kampala, Uganda.,
USA 2023-11-20 15:20:16 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Privatsun Nkurabanka
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Approaches to Address the Need for Child Protection in Catholic Founded Primary Schools of Kampala Archdiocese, Uganda
REFNo: SS1973ES

1. To find out the needs of child protection in Catholic founded primary schools;
2. To assess the existing approach use for child protection in Catholic Founded primary schools;
3. To assess on child protection approaches to meet the need of children in the Catholic founded primary schools.
Burundi 2023-11-20 15:16:36 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barbra Tuhamize
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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS OF CARBAPENEM RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACEAE IN COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE SETTINGS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3361ES

6. To determine the phylogeny relationship of CRE isolated from UTI patients, community household members, environment and food producing animals in south-western Uganda , 5. To determine environment associated CRE in communities of south-western Uganda ,4. To determine Livestock associated CRE in communities of south-western Uganda ,3. To determine the exposure associated factors of CRE occurrence in households’ members in southwestern Uganda,2. To determine the CRE infections’ associated factors of occurrence in UTI patients in southwestern Uganda. ,1. To determine the prevalence CRE among UTI patients and household members in south-western Uganda,To determine the phenotypic and genotypic prevalence, phylogenetic status, transmission dynamics and the epidemiologically associated factors of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae in healthcare patients and people in communities, in south-western Uganda,
Uganda 2023-11-20 15:09:17 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Matthew Bird
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Preventing fraud via mobile phone interactive narrative games in Uganda
REFNo: SS2152ES

To increase the reporting of fraud complaints,To reduce the incidence of financial fraud victimization,To increase the sense of self-efficacy for recognizing and reducing incidence of financial fraud. ,To improve knowledge and skills for recognizing and reducing incidence of financial fraud. ,To evaluate the impact of a scalable, interactive narrative edutainment intervention on how consumers in Uganda recognize and respond to fraud attempts.,
USA 2023-11-20 14:58:52 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ORINA OANYA SAMSON
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PREVALENCE, AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERITY OF INTRAABDOMINAL ADHESIONS AMONG WOMEN UNDERGOING REPEAT CAESAREAN SECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3010ES

To determine the factors associated with severe intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the severity of intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the prevalence of intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the prevalence, and factors associated with severity of intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. ,
Kenya 2023-11-20 14:57:17 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacent Asiimwe Kamuntu
ID: UNCST-2025-R018602
Researching ELA in School Settings for Scale: A cluster randomized control trial
REFNo: SS2027ES

To estimate the cost-effectiveness of BRAC light- versus heavy-touch ELAS models.,To estimate to what degree light versus heavy support from BRAC influences the efficacy of ELAS for ABYM.,To estimate to what degree light versus heavy support from BRAC influences the efficacy of ELAS clubs for AGYW.,To estimate the causal impact of BRAC’s ELAS model., To add to the evidence base on scalable approaches to improve both male and female adolescent outcomes.,
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:55:53 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ninsiima Lesley Rose
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CLIMATE VARIABILITY EFFECT ON DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MALARIA CONTROL PROGRAMMES IN UGANDA: A CASE OF YUMBE DISTRICT IN WESTNILE REGION
REFNo: SS2103ES

To identify the sociocultural factors and lived experiences regarding climate and malaria prevention and control Yumbe district. ,To assess the level of climate information utilization in designing and implementation of malaria prevention and control programmes. ,To determine the temporal trends of malaria cases in relation to climate variables for five-year period (2017-2021) in Yumbe district. ,To assess the level of climate variability effect on designing and implementation of malaria control programmes in Uganda: a case of Yumbe district in West Nile region,
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:50:31 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WAMALA  ANDREW
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DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF LOOP MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION FOR THE DETECTION OF XANTHOMONAS VASICOLA PV. MUSACEARUM
REFNo: A321ES

To develop and evaluate loop mediated isothermal amplification for the detection of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:49:02 2026-11-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
INNOCENT OGABA BIDONG
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THE POTENTIAL OF PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT IN ENHANCING SELF-RELIANCE FOR REFUGEES LIVING IN PROTRACTED SITUATION A CASE OF NAKIVALE REFUGEE SETTLEMENT IN UGANDA MUST-2023-881
REFNo: SS1911ES

5. To examine the relationship between the private sector (SMEs) non-commercial engagement and self-reliance for Congolese refugee living in protracted situations in Nakivale settlement.,4. To examine the relationship between the private sector(SMEs) commercial engagement and self-reliance for Congolese refugees living in protracted situations in Nakivale settlement,3. To identify and analyze the private sector (SME) involvement barriers?,2. To examine the methods used by the private sector actors(SMEs) to engage with Congolese refugees in Nakivale refugee Settlement.,1. To examine the extent to which Congolese refugees are engaging with private sector actors(SMEs) in Nakivale refugee settlement.,To examine the potential of private sector(SME) involvement in enhancing self-reliance for Congolese refugees living in protracted situations in Nakivale refugee Settlement.,
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:45:13 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Rwebazibwa
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Prevalence, Factors Associated and Experiences of Women with Early Implant Removal among Women Removing Implants from Family Planning Clinics in Mbarara City
REFNo: HS3057ES

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with early implant removal among women removing implants from family planning clinics in Mbarara City,
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:39:47 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
CAROLINE MUREZI MASIKO
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Youth empowerment in job creation to curb unemployment challenges in Uganda. A Case of Kabale District.
REFNo: SS2029ES

i. Assess the current state of youth unemployment in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. ii. To explore the role of entrepreneurship in empowering youth for job creation in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. . iii. To identify ways to support youths in acquiring skills for job creation,The purpose of this study is to investigate youth empowerment through job creation to curb challenges of unemployment in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. ,
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:29:16 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stefan Mucha
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Uncovering Natural Behavior and Environmental Adaptations of Wild Electric Fish in the Lake Nabugabo Region in Uganda
REFNo: NS638ES

The primary objectives of this research project are to: 1) Record and identify the electric signals produced by mormyrid fish in different habitats in the Lake Nabugabo area that vary in their temperature, DO content, and structural complexity. 2) Investigate the abundance and behavior of mormyrid fish in the different habitats by extracting key information from the electric signals (frequency of fish encounters, number of fish per encounter, detected species, time of encounter) 3) Analyze the relationship between environmental conditions (temperature, oxygen, and light) and the behavior and distribution of mormyrid fish 4) Derive an assessment of the environmental adaptations and behavioral patterns of the mormyrids inhabiting the Lake Nabugabo area that helps to evaluate the potential impact of climate change on mormyrid fish populations and their local ecosystem
Germany 2023-11-20 14:27:18 2026-11-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fatumo  Segun Adeyemi
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Gaining Insights into the genomics, metabolomics and proteomics in Non-communicable Diseases in Africans.
REFNo: HS3094ES

A. To generate Metabolic Profiles on 3000 Ugandan Individuals with Genetic Data. B.To Assess the association between metabolite levels (such as Kidney function, lipid profiles) and genetic data using univariate linear regression and between genetic variants and the phenotype following a conventional Genome-wide Association Study (GWAS) approach, will be performed. C.To assess the predictive power of protein quantitative trait loci (pQTL) in Kidney function and cardiometabolic disease. D.Assess causal associations between metabolite and a range of non-communicable diseases using Mendelian randomization approaches. E.To build capacity in metabolomic and proteomic data analysis in Uganda.
UK 2023-11-20 14:26:02 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Sebata
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Research on Development of Professional Sports through Elite Sports Reforms in Uganda
REFNo: SS1971ES

To provide recommendations to Uganda’s sport stakeholders on how best to facilitate the process of professionalization of sport in Uganda
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:22:36 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dominic van Asseldonk Alexander
ID: UNCST-2023-R007077
(Agro-)pastoralist foodways and social cohesion in Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: SS2036ES

Understand whether inter- and codependence exists between and within pastoralist communities in Karamoja, based on their food practices,Understand the social, cultural, and economical practices related to food consumption and production of (agro-)pastoralist communities in Karamoja? ,Understand whether and how (agro-)pastoralist foodways contribute to social cohesion within and between pastoralist communities in Karamoja ,
Netherlands 2023-11-20 14:16:03 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
RAPHEAL OPON
ID: UNCST-2023-R006785
The role of infection and antibody data for improved understanding of recrudescent active trachoma in Nebbi district of Uganda
REFNo: HS3162ES

To investigate geographic, demographic, behavioral or WASH factors that are correlated with chlamydial infection, pgp3 and/or TF positivity that could inform more effective program interventions. ,To determine if the Ct infection and serology data suggest ongoing transmission of trachoma within the EU. ,To determine the prevalence of ocular Chlamydial infection in children 1-5 years and pgp3 serology among children aged 1 – 9 years in Nebbi East and Nebbi West EUs.,To investigate the relationship between clinical signs of trachoma (TF), C. trachomatis infection and pgp3 antibody responses in EUs previously with recrudescent active trachoma.,
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:06:11 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
Feasibility Study of the Determine™ Syphilis TP II Rapid Test.
REFNo: HS3368ES

1. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample against the Abbott Architect i1000SR Syphilis CMIA result using a plasma sample.

2. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample against the result of the currently-available Determine™ Syphilis TP test using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample.

3. Determine™ Syphilis TP test result using a venous plasma sample against the Abbott Architect i1000SR Syphilis CMIA result using a plasma sample.

4. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a plasma sample against the result of the currently-available Determine™ Syphilis TP test using a plasma sample.
The usability of the Determine™ Syphilis TP II test, when using fingerstick capillary whole blood samples and plasma samples, will also be evaluated.

UK 2023-11-20 14:04:44 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gad KWIZERA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010344
MODE OF TRAINING DELIVERY AND OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS IN LIRA CITY, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2154ES

To examine the relationship between the mode of training delivery and occupational competency of graduate Agriculture teachers.,To determine the occupational competency level of graduate teachers of Agriculture. ,To establish the various modes of training delivery undertaken by graduate teachers of Agriculture.,To determine the occupational competency level of graduate teachers of Agriculture under different modes of training delivery. ,
Uganda 2023-11-20 13:53:29 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anita KABARAMBI
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Study Title: A Study Assessing the knowledge; feasibility and acceptability of a Public Health Messaging intervention on HPV Vaccine uptake among HIV positive girls in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda.
REFNo: HS3392ES

Aim 1: To assess the knowledge about HPV vaccine and reasons for non-uptake among HIV positive adolescent girls and young women in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda
Aim 2: To test the feasibility and acceptability of information sharing, education and communication on HPV vaccine uptake among HIV positive adolescent girls and young women (10-24years) in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda

Uganda 2023-11-20 13:50:54 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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