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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
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