Michael Solan
ID: UNCST-2025-R022650
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Assessing Road Impacts on Wildlife Communities and African Golden Cat Ecology in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) Using Camera Trapping
REFNo: NS1140ES
This research will be conducted jointly by two MSc students under a shared research framework focusing on the effects of anthropogenic activities and environmental covariates on wildlife habitat use within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Both MSc students are working under unified institutional collaborations and supervisors, and share the image processing, field surveys and research timeline. The study will employ camera trapping and associated field methods to collect data relevant to both projects. While the data collection will be collaborative, each student will pursue an independent research question and produce a separate MSc thesis: one examining habitat use and drivers of density of Caracal aurata, and the other assessing the influence of Ruhija road on wildlife. This collaborative approach maximizes research efficiency, reduces duplication of field effort, and enhances the value of the dataset for conservation management while maintaining distinct academic outputs.
Primary Objective:
To evaluate how road infrastructure and human disturbance influence terrestrial vertebrate communities and the species specific ecology of the African golden cat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Additionally, some of the first density estimates of the African golden cat will be produced for this area in collaboration with an existing camera trapping grid by Embaka.
Specific Objectives:
1. Quantify species richness, composition, and diel activity differences between roadside and interior forest habitats.
2. Identify ecological and anthropogenic factors predicting wildlife sensitivity to roads.
3. Quantify the impacts of habitat variables on habitat use of the African golden cat
using occupancy models.
4. Estimate the density of Caracal aurata in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park using
SECR.
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Ireland |
2026-02-10 16:25:36 |
2029-02-10 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Godfey Bwogi Vianney
ID:
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Evaluation of Bioratonals used in Banana Pest Management the Lake Victoria Crescent
REFNo: A722ES
1. To characterise farm households which use biorationals in banana pest management in the Lake Victoria Crescent of Uganda
2. To determine the factors that influence the use of biorationals in banana pest management in the Lake Victoria crescent of Uganda
3. To estimate the phytochemical compound in biorationals from selected plant at 7days, 14days and 28 days
4.To estimate the Production Efficiency, Economic Efficiency, Environmental Efficiency Social, Efficiency and Human efficiency of using biorationals in the study area
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Uganda |
2026-02-10 16:22:26 |
2029-02-10 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Cathleen Morey
ID: UNCST-2025-R021152
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From Knowledge to Practice: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Diabetes Education Program for Healthcare Providers in Kasese District, Uganda
REFNo: SS4861ES
Main Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Diabetes Empowerment International’s (DEInt.) diabetes education programs on healthcare providers in Uganda and to examine the cultural and systemic factors that influence diabetes education and care delivery within the broader community context.
Specific Objectives
1. To evaluate changes in provider knowledge, confidence, and diabetes care practices following participation in DEInt. conferences. 2. To explore community-level perspectives on diabetes education and care. 3. To identify barriers and facilitators affecting diabetes care delivery. 4. To generate recommendations to improve DEInt.’s educational programs and inform future interventions.
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USA |
2026-02-10 16:20:44 |
2029-02-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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NEEMA NAKYANJO -
ID:
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Sexual network structure and HIV testing and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa: understanding the implications for ending the HIV epidemic.
REFNo: SS4807ES
Aim 1: Identify the network context of HIV test-and-treat interventions in ESWA by: (A.) Characterizing the sexual network position of people engaged in test-and-treat, and (B.) Estimating the level of sexual network clustering by test-and-treat.
Aim 2: Evaluate the impact of network-driven strategies of HIV interventions using network models parametrized with data on engagement in HIV test-and-treat and sexual network context.
Aim 3: Elucidate community perspectives on HIV test-and-treat network context with qualitative data.
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Uganda |
2026-02-10 16:16:13 |
2029-02-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Teresa Costa
ID: UNCST-2025-R022319
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Extensive pig husbandry as a novel approach to primate conservation and sustainable use of African rainforest
REFNo: NS1142ES
1.Assess the degree and nature of human–wildlife conflict involving primate species—particularly the Eastern chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii)—through engagement with local communities, especially farmers affected by crop raiding.
2.Investigate the use of domestic pigs by local communities, including:
o Identification of pig breeds currently used and associated management practices;
o Documentation of prevailing land-use systems;
o Evaluation of the feasibility and sustainability of pig rearing as a pastoral or semi-extensive practice in the region.
3.Understand local perceptions and ecological knowledge of wild pig species (e.g., bushpigs, red river hogs, and giant forest hogs).
4. Document chimpanzee use of forest resources, including key habitat elements, feeding grounds, and tree species preferences, to inform the design and placement of future ecological corridors.
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Italy |
2026-02-10 16:15:03 |
2029-02-10 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Irene Birabwa
ID: UNCST-2024-R015367
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF IRON RICH BEANS AND
THE ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN KAMULI DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: A705ES
1. Assess the proportion of household involved in production of iron rich beans among households in Kamuli district.
2. Assess the proportion of households consuming iron rich beans in Kamuli district.
3. Establish factors associated with production and consumption of iron rich beans among households in Kamuli district.
4. Determine the iron content in the beans.
5. Assess the perceptions of households on nutritional benefits of iron rich beans in
Kamuli district.
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Uganda |
2026-02-10 16:13:21 |
2029-02-10 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Andrew Obuku Ekii
ID: UNCST-2024-R002288
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Identification of Transmitter/Founder HIV Virus and Broadly Neutralising Antibody Ontogeny among Infants and Toddlers In Wakiso and Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS7032ES
a) To determine the transmitter/founder HIV virus sequence of vertically transmitted HIV viruses from infant/baby.
b) To evaluate the feasibility of using dried blood spots (DBS) from infants and babies living with HIV to sequence full length transmitted/founder HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein.
c) Screen for HIV specific broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs).
d) Identify VDJ mutations leading to enhanced broadly neutralizing antibody breadth among infants and toddlers.
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Uganda |
2026-02-10 16:10:18 |
2029-02-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Victoria Namukwaya Agir Kibirige
ID: UNCST-2024-R016385
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Globalisation and the informal sector in Kampala Central Division, Uganda
REFNo: SS3985ES
1.To examine the relationship between liberalised trade and informal sector sustainability in Kampala Central Division, Uganda.
2.To evaluate the relationship between technology use and informal sector sustainability in Kampala Central Division, Uganda.
3.To assess the relationship between migration and informal sector sustainability in Kampala Central Division, Uganda.
4.To assess the mediating effects of government policies on the relationship between globalisation and informal sector sustainability in Kampala Central Division, Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-02-10 16:09:27 |
2029-02-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Zoe Turner Jayne
ID: UNCST-2025-R022328
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The evolution of collective conflict in banded mongooses
REFNo: NS1127ES
Examine the evolution of conflict in a cooperative breeding mongoose (Mungos mungo), through a thorough exploration of temporal scales and individual roles prior to, during, and consequence to conflict.
Develop the use of a novel UAS imaging method integrated with ATLAS remote live tracking technology to widen the understanding of conflict in cooperative and cohesive animal species beyond what is typically observable.
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UK |
2026-02-10 16:07:23 |
2029-02-10 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Maxson Anyolitho Kenneth
ID: UNCST-2021-R013447
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Implementation of an Integrated Care Model for Patients with Multiple Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Conditions in sub-Saharan Africa (M-Care)
REFNo: HS7072ES
5. To develop a roadmap for scale-up and policy integration of the integrated model by generating context-specific policy recommendations and facilitating engagement with national health authorities, regional stakeholders, and global partners.,4. To assess the feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and cost-effectiveness of the integrated care model using mixed-methods implementation and process evaluations, guided by established frameworks such as RE-AIM and CFIR.,3. To implement a pragmatic, cluster-randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the integrated care model in improving clinical outcomes, service delivery, and patient experiences in PHC settings across Uganda.,2. To co-design an integrated care model that combines PEN and mhGAP-IG tools, in collaboration with key stakeholders, including patients, community members, healthcare providers, and policymakers in three districts of Lira, Kole and Oyam.,1. To generate evidence on implementation strategies for integrating care for cardiometabolic and mental health conditions at the PHC level in Lira, Kole and Oyam districts.,The overarching aim of the M-CARE project is to design, implement, and evaluate a scalable and sustainable integrated care model for the management of cardiometabolic disorders and common mental health conditions within PHC systems in selected districts of Lira, Kole and Oyam in Uganda. ,
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Uganda |
2026-02-10 16:06:14 |
2029-02-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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