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Edgar Twine
ID: UNCST-2025-R018607
Consumer valuation of a novel healthy food product in Uganda: Evidence from experimental auctions.
REFNo: A664ES

To examine the effect of information and sensory testing on consumer valuation of ORYLUX 6 rice variety in Uganda To compare consumer valuation of a novel and healthy food product across three countries and regions, namely, Uganda in East Africa, Cameroon in Central Africa and Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.
Uganda 2025-11-04 16:39:25 2028-11-04 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
simpson kamugisha
ID: UNCST-2024-R003681
Understanding the post-accident experience of Boda boda drivers: Case study Mbarara City, Uganda
REFNo: SS4365ES

To explore can the support needed by boda boda drivers who have experienced accidents in Uganda,To examine the post-accident experiences of boda boda drivers in Uganda,
Uganda 2025-11-04 14:15:13 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Barbara Nayebare Baturaine
ID: UNCST-2025-R021900
AN ASSESSMENT TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT TARGET AUDIENCE NEEDS (INCLUDING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, AND PRACTICES), AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
REFNo: SS4464ES

The objective of the survey is to carry out a detailed Knowledge, attitude and Practice survey and design of an evidence-based National FMNR Social Marketing and Behavioral Change Communications Strategy (2023-2028). This document is to be used for communication, marketing and implementation of programs to promote socially beneficial behavior change towards the adoption and scale up of FMNR. This will be informed by primary data collection to inform the development of the strategy.
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:44:41 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
VICTORIA NAKAGIMU MWAZI
ID: UNCST-2025-R020484
FOOD ENVIRONMENT, DIETARY PATTERNS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KAMPALA CITY
REFNo: HS6358ES

To assess the food environment of secondary school teachers in Kampala City, Uganda.
(ii) To analyse the food consumption patterns of secondary school teachers in Kampala City, Uganda.
(iii) To assess the nutritional status and associated factors of secondary school teachers in Kampala city.
(iv) To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on the food environment, diet and the nutritional status of secondary school teachers in Kampala City.

Uganda 2025-11-04 13:42:47 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Opportuna Kweka Leo
ID: UNCST-2025-R021025
STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE, EVIDENCE USE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH ON FORCED DISPLACEMENT: WITH A FOCUS ON EAST AFRICA
REFNo: SS4309ES

Conduct research on forced displacement, namely refugees, internally displaced persons and development/conservation/disaster and climate changed induced displacement). (ii) Build capacity on forced displaced issues through seminars, training of masters, PhD and postdoctoral students doing research on forced displacement. (iii) Work with policy makers to discuss the state of the knowledge, constraining factors and possible angles for inclusion of those marginalized. (iv) Work with NGOs to conduct outreach activities either expanding and upscaling existing outreach activities (originating from refugees or external actors) or start new empowerment programmes on social and legal inclusion. (v) Develop a master’s programme on forced displacement, which will be offered in the Department of Geography at the University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania 2025-11-04 13:40:10 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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