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Terence Odoch
ID: UNCST-2022-R010584
 Tracking Tails – An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding Cultural and Environmental Factors in Canine Disease Transmission and Control
REFNo: HS7260ES

To characterize human?dog?environment interactions and their socio?cultural and environmental drivers, and to develop socio?culturally and geographically adapted mitigation strategies for canine infectious disease burden to promote human and animal health
 Uganda 2026-07-31 9:09:06 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Penelope Nampiima Dorothea
ID: UNCST-2022-R009281
 Predictors of Adherence to Antiretoviral Therapy among Adoloscents and Young Adults Living Positively With HIV Engaged in Substance Use in Slums, Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS8264ES

General Objective To explore adherence to antiretroviral therapy and its influencing factors among adolescents and youth living with HIV/AIDS who engage in substance use in urban slums of Kampala, Uganda Specific Objectives 1. To determine the level of ART adherence among adolescents and youth living positively with HIV engaged in substance use in urban slums, Kampala, Uganda? 2. To assess the predictiors of ART adherence among adolescents and youth living positively with HIV engaged in substance use in urban slums, Kampala, Uganda? 3. To examine barriers and facilitators to ART among adolescents and youth living positively with HIV engaged in substance use in urban slums, Kampala, Uganda?
 Uganda 2026-07-31 9:02:16 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MARK NAKABAALE
ID: UNCST-2026-R024441
 Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Mycetoma as Neglected tropical disease; A descriptive cross-sectional study of healthcare workers in Lira
REFNo: HS8257ES

1.To determine the level of knowledge about mycetoma among healthcare workers in Lira. 2.To investigate attitudes towards mycetoma, including perceptions of severity, treatability, stigma and prioritization within healthcare system. 3.To determine the clinical practices related to mycetoma diagnosis and management. 4.To formulate evidence-based recommendations for enhancing education and advocacy efforts
 Uganda 2026-07-31 17:24:37 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Twinomujuni Muzafaru
ID:
MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PROFILE OF BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL ISOLATES FROM STREET VENDED FOODS IN MBARARACITY, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS8221ES

1.4 Objectives
1.4.1General objective
To investigate and determine the molecular epidemiology, distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacterial and fungal isolates from street vended foods in Mbarara city, South Western Uganda.
1.4.2 Specific objectives
i. To estimate the global pooled prevalence and identify antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial and antifungal contaminations in street vended foods through a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature.
ii. To determine the prevalence and species distribution of key bacterial and fungal foodborne pathogens and quantify their antimicrobial and antifungal resistance rates from street vended foods in Mbarara city, South Western Uganda
iii. To identify and genetically characterize the specific antimicrobial and antifungal resistance genes harboured by bacterial and fungal isolates from street vended foods in Mbarara city, South Western Uganda.
iv. To identify and quantify the independent risk factors associated with microbial contamination, antimicrobial and antifungal resistance in street vended foods using observational studies and structured interviews with food vendors in Mbarara city, south-western Uganda.

 Uganda 2026-07-31 17:23:29 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Benard Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002324
 Recentralization of pharmaceutical funding for government-owned health facilities in Uganda: challenges, benefits, and access to medicines
REFNo: HS8159ES

1) To document the historical context, policy development, and implementation process of the 1993 recentralization of pharmaceutical funding in Uganda 2) To establish trends in government pharmaceutical financing since 2012. 3) To establish trends on EMHS availability for a basket of selected commodities in the past four years since 2021. 4) To assess the effect of the recentralization of pharmaceutical funding and increased EMHS funding on patients' access to essential medicines in government HFs.
Uganda 2026-07-31 17:21:55 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilberforce Ojiambo
ID: UNCST-2026-R024145
 Financial Management Practices and Financial Sustainability of Non Governmental Organisations in Uganda
REFNo: SS5611ES

The general objective of this study is to examine the effect of financial management practices on the financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-07-31 17:19:58 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Namwezi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022772
 The Summative Evaluation of the Girls Empowering Girls (GEG) Urban Social Protection Programme for Adolescent Girls in Kampala
REFNo: SS5610ES

1. Assess the relevance of the GEG model, including how well it meets the needs of adolescent girls and its coherence with other efforts targeting adolescent girls 2 Assess progress towards intended outcomes of mentoring, referrals, skills building, education/retention, protection, and socio-economic inclusion The evaluation will assess the extent to which the programme has contributed to improved outcomes for different beneficiary groups: 3. Assess the efficiency of the implementation of the programme and its comparison to other existing models where feasible 4. Examine GEG's contribution to higher-level changes (Impact Contribution), such as policy reforms, reduced child marriage/early sexual debut, and improved transitions. 5. Assess the likelihood that results and strengthened systems can be sustained by KCCA, Government of Uganda, and partners. This includes identifying institutional enablers and bottlenecks affecting programme uptake, coordination, and the role of KCCA in facilitating service provision. 6. Examine system-level contribution. Assess the contribution of GEG to Uganda's broader social protection system, particularly its role in scaling gender-responsive, urban and rural social protection 7. Identify lessons, best practice, and actionable recommendations for scale-up and refinement of the model
 Uganda 2026-07-31 17:18:29 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Ssendiwala
ID:
Evaluation of HIV and TB programs in Kampala, Masaka-Wakiso, Fort Portal-Mubende and Soroti regions
REFNo: HS8157ES

The overall goal of this project is to identify the factors contributing to HIV infant positivity; evaluate effectiveness of programmatic interventions for returning to treatment among PLHIV who interrupt treatment and to explore the factors affecting access to bacteriological and molecular confirmation among TB patients before treatment initiation. The specific objectives are:
1. To identify the child, maternal and health system factors contributing to HIV exposed infant positivity in the CDC Uganda supported regions.
2. To evaluate the fidelity and effectiveness of the programmatic interventions for returning into treatment among PLHIV who interrupt treatment.
3. To explore the factors affecting access to bacteriological and molecular confirmation among TB patients before treatment initiation.
 Uganda 2026-07-31 17:15:07 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shevin  Jacob Thomas
ID:
The Sub-Saharan Africa ConsorTium for the Advancement of Innovative Research and Care in Sepsis (STAIRS) Electronic Severe Illness Management Support (e-SIMS.1) Study: An Iterative Convergent Mixed-Methods Study to Assess the Feasibility, Acceptability and Usability (f-a-u) of the e-SIMS Mobile Application for Triaging and Early Management of Suspected Sepsis
REFNo: HS8046ES

To determine feasibility of capturing valid data on quality improvement using the e-SIMS platform, including measurement of key clinical performance indicators to establish baselines for future impact evaluations.,To assess feasibility, acceptability, and usability of using e-SIMS to augment management of hospitalized patients with sepsis by qualitatively identifying barriers and enablers to health workersďż˝ adoption and adaptation of the platform.,To ascertain health worker feasibility, acceptability, and usability of e-SIMS for the management of hospitalized patients with sepsis through quantitative measurement of health worker satisfaction and platform efficiency.,To assess the operational feasibility, acceptability and usability of the e-SIMS mobile application for triaging and monitoring hospitalized patients with suspected sepsis in Uganda. As part of this assessment, we will pilot the measurement of key process-of-care (baseline/endline) indicators to determine the feasibility of these metrics for a future evaluation of the e-SIMS platform on mortality. ,
 USA 2026-07-31 17:13:15 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
 Consumer Research on Appliance Impacts
REFNo: SS5602ES

To assess the socio-economic, behavioral, and environmental impacts of energy-efficient appliances among users benefiting from CLASP’s Results-Based Financing (RBF) programs in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and India.

The consultant will work with the CLASP team in finalizing the goals/objectives of the study. The proposed objectives are:
a) To examine the socio-economic impacts of energy-efficient appliances on household livelihoods, income generation, productivity, and time savings among users benefiting from CLASP’s RBF programs.
b) To assess behavioral changes associated with appliance acquisition and utilization, including energy use practices, consumer preferences, financing behaviors, and long-term satisfaction with appliances.
c) To evaluate the environmental impacts of appliance adoption, including changes in energy consumption patterns, reduction in use of traditional fuels, waste disposal practices, and perceived environmental benefits.
d) To analyze factors influencing appliance adoption, sustained utilization, maintenance practices, and customer satisfaction across the five study countries.
To generate evidence-based recommendations to inform future appliance financing programs, policy development, and investment strategies aimed at scaling access to energy-efficient appliances in emerging markets

 Uganda 2026-07-31 17:11:29 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kaitlyn Watson
ID: UNCST-2026-R023796
 Navigating Generosity of Medicines (Gen_MED Study): Life Cycle of Donated medicines in Uganda
REFNo: HS8269ES

The aim of this study is to explore the medicine donation life cycle in Uganda and examine its EESH impacts, in order to generate foundational evidence to inform sustainable management of medicine donation practices. To achieve this we will address the following objectives: 1. To identify, characterize, and map relevant interest-holders involved in the medicine donation cycle in Uganda. 2. To explore the life-cycle of donated medicines from donation to end use or disposal. 3. To explore the impact of donated medicines from an environmental, economic, social, and health perspective.
Australia 2026-07-31 17:09:58 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTINE KYOMUKAMA
ID: UNCST-2025-R021377
 The role of Youtube Videos in Enhancing French Oral Competence in Uganda: A Case of Kabale University
REFNo: SS5572ES

i. To identify multimedia tools used to teach French at Kabale University ii. To examine the role of multimedia in French language acquisition and challenges involved. iii. To assess whether the competences imparted in French for Tourism and Hospitality match with the employers’ expectations in Kabale Town area
Uganda 2026-07-31 17:08:49 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter Praschag
ID: UNCST-2026-R024470
 ASSESSING THE STATUS OF THE NUBIAN FLAPSHELL TURTLE (Cyclanorbis elegans) IN NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS1242ES

Define the current distribution and lay the groundwork for estimating the population size of Cyclanorbis elegans in northern Uganda.

Conduct awareness campaigns with local communities and government agencies to enhance the local protection for this exceedingly rare species.

Assess preferred habitat and assessing the ecological parameters for setting up an assurance breeding colony to support natural populations.


Austria 2026-07-31 17:07:46 2029-07-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NABALOGA SAUDA
ID: UNCST-2026-R025699
 Youth Adaptation to Sustainable Livelihood in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
REFNo: SS5554ES

1 To identify the categories of livelihood that youth aged 18-30 engage in within Kyangwali Settlement. 2 To examine the factors that influence the choice of livelihood activities of Youth in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement. 3 To assess how livelihood activities enhance income stability and skills development among the youth 4 To analyse the barriers and enabling conditions that influence the youth’s ability to adapt and sustain their livelihoods.
Uganda 2026-07-31 17:02:02 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gertrude Nakigozi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022719
 Childhood Adversity and Health outcomes among Ugandan Youth.
REFNo: HS7518ES

1. To assess the relationship between childhood adversity and health outcomes among Ugandan youth living in Wakiso and Hoima districts. 2. Determine prevalence of childhood adversity by examining patterns and health impacts of childhood adversity among all groups in the study population using APHS data (2018–2023). 3. Examine links with mental health by evaluating associations between VAC, IPV and mental health outcomes. 4. Investigate associations between childhood adversity and HIV- and TB-related outcomes. 5. Explore lived experiences and coping: Qualitatively examine experiences of adversity to inform strategies for improving health of children, adolescents and young adults in Hoima and Wakiso. 6. Identify culturally grounded, community-informed strategies to reduce VAC and promote wellbeing by synthesizing qualitative and quantitative results.
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:59:01 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gavin Ninshaba
ID: UNCST-2025-R020221
 The role of self-directed learning in preparing engineering students for project-based roles: Evidence from Uganda and validation of the self-directed learning readiness scale.
REFNo: SIR732ES

1. Conduct cognitive interviews to evaluate the quality and fitness for purpose of the SDLRS items.
2. To explore the internal structure and reliability of the adapted SDLRS in the Ugandan context
3. To validate and determine whether the adapted SDLRS is suitable for use in the Ugandan context
 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:55:39 2029-07-31 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Namuguzi Namuguzi Mary
ID:
Home-Based Care Practices Among Nurses and Midwives Caring for Patients with Chronic Diseases in Kampala Home-Based and Wakiso Districts: A Phenomenological Study
REFNo: HS8290ES

1. Assess the implementation of home-based care practice in Kampala and Wakiso Districts 2. Explore the factors influencing the implementation of home-based care in Kampala and Wakiso Districts 3. To propose guidelines for home-based care practice in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:54:35 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Lubanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018596
 Strengthening Psychosocial and Livelihood Resilience for Displaced Women in Kampala
REFNo: SS5474ES

To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an integrated community-based MHPSS and livelihoods intervention for refugee and host-community women in urban Kampala, including facilitator fidelity, participant retention, and participant and facilitator satisfaction. To evaluate preliminary changes in psychological distress and positive mental health among participants at post-intervention and 3-month follow-up, compared to baseline, following engagement in the 12-week integrated PSS-PM+ curriculum. To assess whether the integrated group intervention strengthens social cohesion, peer support networks, and intra- and inter-group trust among participants, and to compare outcomes between nationality-homogeneous (Cohort A) and mixed-nationality (Cohort B) groups. To measure preliminary changes in livelihood readiness, economic self-efficacy, and participation in income-generating activities following the integrated MHPSS and livelihoods intervention.
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:53:39 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty OKOT
ID: UNCST-2021-R013938
 Reimagining the “Good Classroom” in the Ugandan Refugee Contexts: Assessing Strategies for Enhancing Learners' Literacy Skills and Classroom Practice
REFNo: SS5436ES

1.2. Study objectives
The main objective of the study is to generate evidence on literacy education practices in crisis-affected contexts, with a focus on classroom practices, teacher-learner interactions, and the scalability and inclusivity of strategies that enhance literacy and RSEL outcomes for learners in refugee and displacement settings.
Specific objectives

1. To assess classroom practices and teacher-learner interactions in early years for enhancing literacy skills of learners in refugee and displacement contexts.
2. To identify scalable strategies to improve classroom practices and learning outcomes in literacy and RSEL for learners in crisis-affected areas.
3.To identify the challenges and opportunities for implementing scalable, inclusive teaching-learning strategies for literacy and RSEL in crisis contexts.

 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:52:19 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rosalind  Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
 PHARMA-GIRL: EMPOWERING ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN WITH CHOICE AND PREVENTION IN PHARMACY-BASED HIV INTERVENTIONS; WITH A FOCUS ON PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS
REFNo: HS7762ES

1.Determine the necessary pharmacies and AGYW considerations for scaling the CRPDDP to include pharmacy-based PrEP and adherence support
2.Evaluate pharmacy providers’ willingness, acceptability, feasibility, and readiness to offer different PrEP technologies to AGYW
3.Investigate the degree of alignment between pharmacist and AGYW preferences for pharmacy-based PrEP implementation models
 UK 2026-07-31 16:51:03 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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