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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
Anyanzo Philip John
ID: UNCST-2024-R002208
 CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS IN UGANDA: A CASE OF SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN WEST NILE REGION, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4406ES

study will be guided by the following objectives: •To identify the classroom assessment practices used by teachers to assess SST skills in primary schools in West Nile region. •To examine how classroom assessment practices contribute to the development of SST related skills among learners. •To assess the alignment between classroom assessment practices and national summative assessment criteria.
Uganda 2025-10-16 9:16:25 2028-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Annet Nanvubya
ID: UNCST-2025-R015525
 Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda
REFNo: SS4392ES

1. To determine levels of knowledge towards EVD among individuals living in Luwero and Nakasongola Districts.
2. To explore attitudes and practices towards EVD among individuals living in Luwero and Nakasongola Districts.
3. To create awareness through community sensitization and training on EVD in villages of Luwero and Nakasongola Districts where Ebola was previously diagnosed.

Uganda 2025-10-16 9:14:59 2028-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MUGISA SAMUEL
ID: UNCST-2025-R020107
 CAPACITY BUILDING, FIRM CAPABILITIES, GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE AND LOCAL CONTENT CONSUMPTION BY UGANDAN FIRMS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR
REFNo: SS4398ES

Objectives The objectives of the study are: 1.To determine the relationship between capacity building and local content consumption of firms in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. 2. To examine the relationship between firm capabilities and local content consumption of firms in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. 3. To establish the moderating effect of government local content regulations compliance on the relationship between capacity building and local content consumption of firms in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. 4. To establish the moderating effect of government local content regulations compliance on the relationship between firm capabilities and local content consumption of firms in Uganda’s oil and gas sector.
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:13:18 2028-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Community Engagement for Improved Ebola Disease Outbreak Prevention and Response in Uganda – Co-design for Future Global and Local Strategies
REFNo: HS6425ES

1.To identify success factors for early detection and response during previous outbreaks of EBD. (WP1)
2.To assess local knowledge of EBD among the community members in Uganda focusing on districts that previously experienced EBD outbreaks. (WP2)
3.To assess social, economic and cultural factors related to EBD-exposure at the wildlife-human interface. (WP2)
4.To co-design interventions for improved early detection and prevention of EBD using participatory and co-creational methods. (WP3)
5.To pilot and evaluate the implementation of the co-designed interventions in the local context. (WP4)


 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:12:08 2028-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAFARI VIVIAN GORDON
ID: UNCST-2025-R017216
 EFFECTIVENESS OF HARNESSING SURFACE RUNOFF WATER FOR SMALLSCALE IRRIGATION IN RUKIGA DISTRICT SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: A620ES

Establish the extent of harnessing surface runoff water for small scale irrigation and on farm activities in ana identified micro catchment in south western Uganda
Determine the costs for establishing a surface runoff water harvesting structure for small scale irrigation
Measure the quantity of surface runoff water collected in the water reservoir from the micro catchment to establish its availability through out the growing season for the selected crops
Establish the productivity of irrigated and non-irrigated crops produced under small scale irrigation during the dry spells and normal seasons
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:11:13 2028-10-16 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charlotte Komuhangi
ID: UNCST-2025-R018038
 A Phenomenological Study of Premarital Counselling Experiences and Challenges among Married Christians in Rubaga Division, Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: SS4390ES

i. To explore the perceptions about premarital counseling among married Christians in Rubaga division.
ii. To examine the marital experiences of married Christians in Rubaga Division who have gone through premarital counseling.
iii. To analyse the opinion of married Christians in Rubaga Division on what can be done to improve premarital counseling

Uganda 2025-10-16 9:10:29 2028-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Kambugu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000823
 Evaluation of the Impact of the Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care Project on Outbreak Preparedness and Response in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6147ES

To document challenges, best practices, and lessons learned during project implementation,To assess the rollout and the associated change in knowledge of healthcare workers trained using the clinical IDSR (cIDSR)digital training platform. ,To assess health facilities’ epidemic readiness using simulated patient exercises.,To assess the impact of the ERPHC longitudinal health worker capacity building mentorship on epidemic readiness: Surveillance, Infection Prevention and Control, and Case Management.,To evaluate the impact of the Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care project on outbreak preparedness and response in primary healthcare facilities in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:09:31 2028-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Erasmus Oreret Tukei
ID: UNCST-2024-R002444
 PREVENTING ZOONOTIC DISEASE IN UGANDA’S GREAT APES (GORILLAS AND CHIMPANZEES): EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF DISEASE PREVENTION TRAINING AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM BEST PRACTICES
REFNo: NS1000ES

The overall objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of ranger trainings, informational tourist videos, and best practices in promoting responsible tourism and disease prevention at Kibale National Park (KNP; chimpanzees) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP; gorillas). The research aims to assess changes in knowledge and behavior among rangers, tourists, and tour operators through surveys and behavioral assessments.,To assess the level of satisfaction among the tourist involved in Gorillas and Chimpanzee trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale National Park.,To assess knowledge and attitudes related to zoonotic disease risks and prevention best practices among tourists and rangers before and after the training sessions. ,
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:07:32 2028-10-16 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine Okello
ID: UNCST-2024-R005435
 Determinants of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) Disease at The Human-Animal-Environment Interface in Lira and Apac Districts of Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS6654ES

To assess the capacity of the study districts to handle any outbreaks of Viral Heamorragic fevers including Rift Valley fever diseaseTo explore the Rift valley disease management in Lira and Apac Districts of Northern UgandaTo determine the sero-prevalence and associated risk factors of RVF disease among humans and domestic livestock at the human-animal and environment interface in Apac and Lira Districts of Northern Uganda
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:05:52 2028-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
KALINDA  PETER
ID: UNCST-2023-R007263
 TIER FOUR MICROFINANCE SERVICES AND HOUSEHOLDS’ SOCIAL-ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2332ES

4) To examine the mediating effect of financial literacy in the relationship between microfinance services and social-economic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,3) To establish the relationship between financial literacy and social economic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,2) To examine the relationship between microfinance services and financial literacy among smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,1) To examine the relationship between microfinance services and social-economic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,The study is set out to examine the mechanism by which microfinance services are related to social-economic wellbeing among smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:02:54 2028-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flavia Matovu Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013337
 A Phase 3, Randomized, Active-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-8527 Oral Once-Monthly as HIV-1 Preexposure Prophylaxis in Women
REFNo: HS6666ES

To evaluate the efficacy of MK-8527 qm
compared to FTC/TDF qd for the
prevention of HIV-1 infection as assessed
by the incidence rate per year of adjudicated
HIV-1 infections.
Hypothesis: MK-8527 qm is superior to
FTC/TDF qd with respect to the hazard
ratio for HIV-1 infecti
 Uganda 2025-10-16 17:51:09 2028-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Maling
ID: UNCST-2023-R008367
 Oral Health Services’ Integration into Routine HIV Care among older adults in Uganda
REFNo: HS5802ES

1. To identify barriers to and facilitators of integrating oral health services into routine HIV care. 2. To determine oral health disparities and needs affecting oral health care among older adults in southwestern Uganda
Uganda 2025-10-15 17:25:23 2028-10-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SARAH NAKIYINGI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002026
 DETERMINANTS OF STUDENTS TRANSFER IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA - UGANDA
REFNo: SS4111ES

1. To find the relationship between Personal factors and students transfers in private universities in Kampala –Uganda. 2. To examine the relationship between institutional factors and student transfer in private universities in Kampala –Uganda. 3. To assess the relationship of financial and non-financial factors on student transfer 4. To examine the combined effect of personal and institutional factors on student transfer in Kampala – Uganda. 5. To assess the experiences of student transfer in their new academic institutions 6. To find out the strategies of student retention in private universities in Kampala –Uganda.
Uganda 2025-10-15 17:22:54 2028-10-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daisy Aliwaru
ID: UNCST-2025-R018043
 University Management and Pedagogical Innovations in Education: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Universities in Uganda.
REFNo: SS3974ES

1. To analyze the university management structures and practices that support pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
2. To examine the effect of resource allocation for pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
3. To determine the effect of incentives on pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
4. To examine the effect of academic freedom for pedagogical
innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.

 Uganda 2025-10-15 16:44:31 2028-10-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Naomi Matthews Eleanor
ID: UNCST-2019-R000918
 Pilot Investigations into giant pangolin, Smutsia gigantic, in the Kibale Conservation Area, Uganda
REFNo: NS50ES

• Learn to recognise indirect signs of giant pangolin and develop survey/monitoring techniques • Identify habitat preferences of giant pangolin • Determine presence/absence throughout the park through reconnaissance surveys and camera trapping methods • Develop preliminary estimates of occupancy, relative abundance and home range size • Gather biometric and behavioural information to guide best practice for future radio/GPS tagging study
UK 2025-10-15 10:31:44 2028-10-15 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
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