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Sean OHara
ID: UNCST-2025-R022486
 Budongo Forest Tortoise Project
REFNo: NS1067ES

Main:
To collect baseline data on the forest tortoise in the Budongo Forest Reserve.

Specific:
1. To quantify tortoise density, abundance and occupancy.
2. To begin to quantify tortoise spatial ecology and behaviour.
3. To ascertain public perception of forest tortoises and better understand any anthropogenic threats to their conservation
 UK 2026-08-11 20:29:57 2029-08-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Allon Bomujuni
ID: UNCST-2026-R025675
 Organizational Support and Performance of Youth Beekeepers: A Case of TUNADO, Kamwenge District, Uganda
REFNo: SS5574ES

I. To examine the influence of capacity building support on the performance of youth beekeepers supported by TUNADO in Kamwenge district. II. To assess the influence of input support on the performance of youth beekeepers supported by TUNADO in Kamwenge district. III. To determine the influence of market access support on the performance of youth beekeepers supported by TUNADO in Kamwenge district.
Uganda 2026-08-11 20:28:17 2029-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
LYDIA  MULWANYI MUKOMBE
ID: UNCST-2026-R024050
 NAVIGATING THE WATERS: IMPACT OF CLIMATE-INDUCED FLOODING ON MATERNAL AND NEONATAL HEALTH - A MIXED METHODS STUDY OF BWAISE, KAMPALA CITY
REFNo: SS5532ES

General Objective To evaluate the impact of climate-induced flooding on maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Bwaise, Kampala, by integrating satellite-derived spatial climate data and DHIS2 administrative records through a community-anchored, mixed-methods approach. Specific Objectives 1) Qualitative Exploration & Participatory Mapping: To document community-lived experiences, localized environmental vulnerabilities, physical bottlenecks, and local enablers influencing maternal and neonatal healthcare access in Bwaise. 2) Quantitative Epidemiological Modeling: To quantify the direct and structural relationships between satellite-derived flooding events and individual maternal and neonatal health outcomes. 3) Participatory Co-Design & Policy Translation: To collaboratively co-design localized, climate-resilient maternal safety nets with Bwaise residents and identify strategic structural entry points for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Ministry of Health (MoH) policy translation.
Uganda 2026-08-11 20:24:50 2029-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Diana Asiimwe Ritah
ID: UNCST-2025-R019047
 EVALUATION OF SAFE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN TRACHOMA-ENDEMIC KARAMOJA REGION: A CASE STUDY OF PROGRESS AND GAPS
REFNo: HS8380ES

General Objective To evaluate the implementation of the SAFE strategy for trachoma elimination in Moroto, Napak and Nabilatuk districts of the Karamoja region, Uganda. Specific Objectives 1. To assess the level of implementation of the SAFE strategy components (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, and Environmental improvement) in Moroto, Napak and Nabilatuk districts of the Karamoja region. 2. To identify the key barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of the SAFE strategy for trachoma control in the selected districts.
Uganda 2026-08-11 20:21:31 2029-08-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Galiwango Dereck
ID: UNCST-2025-R019894
 FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION PATHWAYS AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4972ES

1. To examine the relationship between diversified resource mobilization pathways and financial sustainability in Public Universities Uganda.
2. To determine the mediating role of cost management practices on the relationship between diversified resource mobilization pathways and financial sustainability in public universities in Uganda.
3. To examine the mediating role and contribution of Planning and Finance department on the relationship between diversified resource mobilization pathways and financial sustainability in public universities in Uganda.

 Uganda 2026-08-11 20:19:24 2029-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Noel  Namuhani
ID:
A REALIST EVALUATION OF HOW AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS SOCIAL HEALTH PROTECTION CAN BE EXTENDED TO WORKERS IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS8331ES

4. To empirically examine the contextual conditions and mechanisms through which strategies used by the selected social health protection initiatives influence (not) coverage among informal workers in Uganda in order to refine the initial program theory.,3. To explore the hypothesized contextual conditions and mechanisms through which strategies used by the identified social health protection initiatives are expected to influence (not) coverage among informal workers in Uganda in order to develop an initial program theory. ,2. To explore strategies being implemented by the different social health protection initiatives and how they influence coverage among informal workers in the informal economy in Uganda. ,1. To identify and categorize the documented strategies for extending social health protection initiatives to workers in the informal economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. ,To explain how and in what conditions social health protection can be extended to workers in the informal economy in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2026-08-11 19:21:05 2029-08-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ouma Simple
ID: UNCST-2021-R012820
 Evaluation of electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) in Uganda
REFNo: HS8223ES

To evaluate the performance of eCHIS as an integrated digital health information system in Uganda.,4. To evaluate the implementation processes, adoption, fidelity, and sustainability of eCHIS implementation in Uganda.,To assess the budget impact and financial sustainability of scaling up eCHIS implementation to districts not currently implementing the system in Uganda.,To estimate the financial and economic costs of implementing and maintaining eCHIS and assess its cost implications for improving community health services in Uganda.,To determine the effect of eCHIS implementation on the uptake of childhood vaccination and other community health services in intervention districts compared with matched comparator districts in Uganda.,To evaluate the effectiveness, implementation determinants and outcomes, health information system performance, costs, and scalability of the eCHIS and its contribution to improving vaccination uptake and delivery of community health services in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2026-08-11 19:12:24 2029-08-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Atwine Emmanuel Mignot
ID: UNCST-2026-R025405
 EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE INPUT SUPPLY AND EXTENSION SERVICES ON SMALLHOLDER COFFEE YIELDS IN NTUNGAMO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5679ES

1. To examine smallholder coffee farmers’ perceptions regarding the contribution of agricultural cooperative-provided inputs and extension services to coffee productivity in Ntungamo District. 2. To evaluate the effect of cooperative-provided inputs and extension services on farmers’ adoption of improved and climate-smart farming practices. 3. To determine the relationship between the adoption of improved and climate-smart farming practices promoted through agricultural cooperatives and farmers’ perceived changes in coffee yields and income, while controlling for farm size, access to credit, and weather conditions.
Uganda 2026-08-11 17:24:22 2029-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Namazzi Beepath Christine
ID: UNCST-2022-R011212
 Utilizing Counselling services and the Bio-Psychosocial wellness of students in secondary schools. A case of Kampala and Wakiso districts of Uganda
REFNo: SS5716ES

1. To establish the relationship between bio-physical counselling and biopsychosocial wellness of students in selected secondary schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda. 2. To identify the influence of psycho-emotional counselling on biopsychosocial wellness of students in selected secondary schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda. 3. To investigate the role of social counselling on the biopsychosocial wellness of students in selected secondary schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda. 4. To determine the influence of vocational counselling on the biopsychosocial wellness of students in selected secondary schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda.
Uganda 2026-08-07 19:02:08 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Doreen Nakagaayi
ID: UNCST-2023-R006587
 Artificial Intelligence to Scale Early Rheumatic Heart Disease Detection
REFNo: HS8271ES

Aim 3: Compare service and implementation measures between standard non-AI echocardiography compared to the RADAR for RHD screening. ,Aim 2: Compare the screening accuracy of providers (nurses and nurse-midwives) using standard non-AI echocardiography interpretation compared to those using RADAR for RHD screening,Aim 1: Refine and optimize RADAR deployment, workflows, and training protocols,The overall objective of this project is to evaluate whether RADAR can overcome key barriers to scaling RHD screening�specifically, whether it maintains or improves screening accuracy compared to current approaches and how it can be successfully implemented in diverse low-resource settings�thereby establishing a model for global uptake. In Uganda, we will evaluate effectiveness and implementation of RADAR through a hybrid cluster randomized trial.,
 Uganda 2026-08-07 19:00:15 2029-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Semitala Fred
ID: UNCST-2020-R014202
 RAPID RESEARCH IN DIAGNOSTICS DEVELOPMENT FOR HIV+ (R2D2 HIVPLUS) STUDY
REFNo: HS8361ES

To determine the diagnostic performance of design-locked and prototype novel HIV VL and/or CD4 tests (“novel HIV tests”) compared to WHO-endorsed reference test.
Uganda 2026-08-07 18:58:15 2029-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 FACILITY ASSESSMENT OF SERVICE DELIVERY POINTS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMMODITIES IN UGANDA:
REFNo: HS8233ES

7. To appraise clients\' perception of family planning service provision and the cost of accessing these services.,6. To assess methods of waste disposal and the administration of user fees in SDPs.,5. To generate information on the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) for commodity management.,4. To assess the availability and usability of national guidelines, protocols, and job aids at service delivery points.,3. To establish the status of staff training and supervision regarding family planning and RH service delivery.,2. To assess the supply chain processes, including cold chain capacity and logistics management information systems (LMIS).,1. To generate findings on the availability and stock-out status of RH commodities, including generic contraceptives and maternal/RH medicines.,To document progress in attaining reproductive health commodity security and in delivering quality services in Uganda, including in humanitarian settings.,
 Uganda 2026-08-07 18:53:58 2029-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Elyanu James
ID: UNCST-2021-R013210
 Point prevalence survey of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Selected Facilities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS8360ES

Major Objective: To provide the first standardized estimate of the burden and characteristics of Hospital-AcquiredInfections (HAIs) in participating healthcare facilities and to establish a baseline for Uganda’s National HAI Surveillance Program.

Primary Objective:
• To determine the point prevalence of active Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) among inpatients in participating healthcare facilities in Uganda.
Secondary Objectives:
1. To describe the distribution and types of major HAIs and to identify the highest-risk patient populations and hospital units.
2. To describe the etiology of HAIs by identifying the most common causative pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance patterns where microbiological data is available.
3. To assess key structural and process indicators for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at the facility and ward levels
4. To build national capacity for HAI surveillance by training a cohort of healthcare workers in standardized surveillance methodologies, case definitions, and data collection protocols.

 Uganda 2026-08-07 18:38:26 2029-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Conrad Muhumuza
ID: UNCST-2025-R020343
 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PHARMACIST-LED INTERVENTIONS IN IMPROVING MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS; A PROSPECTIVE LONGITUDINAL STUDY AT KAYUNGA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS8142ES

1. To assess baseline medication adherence levels among patients attending the chronic care clinic at Kanyunga RRH.2. To implement pharmacist-led interventions (counseling, SMS reminders, refill synchronization) for chronic care patients at Kayunga RRH.
 Uganda 2026-08-07 18:35:50 2029-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Boaz Mwesigye
ID:
Perceived Tax Enforcement Practices, Taxpayer Awareness, Motivational Postures and Tax Compliance among Small Taxpayers in Uganda
REFNo: SS5678ES

i. To examine the influence of perceived tax enforcement practices on taxpayer awareness, motivational postures and tax compliance among small taxpayers in Uganda. ii. To examine the influence of taxpayer awareness on tax compliance among small taxpayers in Uganda. iii. To examine the influence of motivational postures on tax compliance among small taxpayers in Uganda. iv. To assess the mediating role of taxpayer awareness in the relationship between perceived tax enforcement practices and tax compliance among small taxpayers in Uganda. v. To assess the mediating role of motivational postures in the relationship between perceived tax enforcement practices and tax compliance among small taxpayers in Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-08-07 18:31:12 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Okello Gilbert
ID: UNCST-2023-R008024
 Indigenization of Information Services in Bukedi Subregion, Uganda
REFNo: SS4815ES

1. To establish the existing information services in Bukedi Subregion. 2. To examine the information service needs of Bukedi Subregion. 3. To determine the information service gaps in Bukedi Subregion. 4. To develop a framework for indigenization of information services in Bukedi Subregion.
Uganda 2026-08-07 18:17:33 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mathew Kabalega
ID: UNCST-2026-R027197
 Program Outcomes Assessment of Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Interventions in Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study of Youth Employment, Enterprise Development, and Systems-Level Contributions
REFNo: SS5759ES

Program Outcomes Assessment of Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Interventions in Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study of Youth Employment, Enterprise Development, and Systems-Level Contributions
Uganda 2026-08-07 18:08:56 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Comfort Vandu Danchal
ID: UNCST-2025-R021884
 COMPARATIVE GENOMIC ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL AND HOSPITAL-ENVIRONMENT ISOLATES OF P. aeruginosa IN SELECTED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN ISHAKA-BUSHENYI MUNICIPALITY, UGANDA.
REFNo: HS7725ES

General objective: To characterize and compare the genomic features, antimicrobial resistance determinants, andvirulence genes of clinical and hospital environmental Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates inselected healthcare facilities in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality. Specific objectives: 1. To determine the prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa among clinical and hospitalenvironmental samples in selected healthcare facilities in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality. 2. To assess and compare the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of P. aeruginosa isolatesfrom clinical and hospital environmental sources. 3. To identify and characterize antimicrobial resistance genes, virulence factors, and biofilm-associated genes in P. aeruginosa isolates. 4. To analyze and compare the genomic diversity, sequence types, and phylogeneticrelationships of clinical and hospital environmental P. aeruginosa isolates. 5. To compare the genomic profiles of local isolates with global reference strains to determineevolutionary relationships and potential emergence of high-risk clones.
 Nigeria 2026-08-07 17:58:06 2029-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charles GALABUZI
ID: UNCST-2026-R024664
 UNLOCKING THE WOOD FUEL VALUE CHAINS POTENTIAL: CHARCOAL PRODUCTION IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS5356ES

a) To examine the regulatory and other contextual factors, socio-economic characteristics, and demographics of small-scale charcoal producers.
b) To assess charcoal production dynamics, arrangements, and the factors that influence small-scale charcoal production
c) To examine the gendered roles, places and spaces of small-scale charcoal producers with an intersectionality lens.
 Uganda 2026-08-07 17:55:22 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Eleku
ID: UNCST-2025-R021209
 SMATCH-Soroti: Strengthening Maternal Antenatal Testing and Community Health for Hepatitis B in Soroti
REFNo: HS7460ES

Main objective: Determine the proportion of HBV-infected pregnant women eligible for TDF treatment under centralized (viral load ?10,000 IU/mL) and decentralized (HBsAg+) model. Specific objectives: 1. Assess HBsAg prevalence among pregnant women in Soroti (overall and by site). 2. Assess risk factors for HBsAg positivity. 3. Assess knowledge, and perceptions related to HBV among pregnant women. 4. Evaluate linkage to care and treatment adherence among HBsAg-positive women initiated on TDF; identify barriers to engagement. 5. Characterize maternal HBV DNA dynamics on TDF: reduction in viral load from baseline to delivery. 6. Compare costs of centralized versus decentralized models. 7. Calculate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio as cost per modelled MTCT case averted (using literature-based transmission rates or maternal viral load as a proxy). 8. Quantify potential overtreatment in the decentralized model: proportion of women treated who would not meet the centralized viral load threshold (<10,000 IU/mL).
 Uganda 2026-08-07 17:53:36 2029-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HARRIET SEBAANA
ID: UNCST-2026-R025464
 TOWARDS A POSTMODERN CSR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORK TO BUILD CORPORATE IMAGE: A SINGLE-CASE STUDY OF MTN-UGANDAS MATERNAL HEALTH PROMOTION CAMPAIGN
REFNo: SS5417ES

General Objective To develop a postmodern CSR strategic communication framework that MTN Uganda can use to build a desired corporate image through its maternal health promotion campaign. Specific Objectives 1. To explore the communication channels used by MTN to build a desired corporate image through its CSR campaign to reduce maternal mortality by improving maternal health. 2. To explore the integration of inclusivity in health promotional campaigns intended to build CI in the context of MTNs strategic communication of CSR for improving maternal health. 3. To explore the use of collaboration in health promotion campaigns intended to build CI in the context of MTNs strategic communication of CSR for improving maternal health. 4. To explore the use of emergent communication in health promotional campaigns aimed at building CI in the context of MTNs strategic CSR communication to improve maternal health. 5. To develop a postmodern CSR strategic communication framework MTN can use to build a desired CI by integrating inclusivity, collaboration, and emergence in health promotional campaigns, for promoting maternal health.
 Uganda 2026-08-07 16:48:32 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hannington Gumisiriza
ID: UNCST-2026-R023423
 Development of a Herbal Anti-Allergy Remedy from Medicinal Plants: Integrating Ethnobotany and Computational Modelling for Value Addition
REFNo: NS1261ES

Specific Objectives:
1. To document medicinal plant species used for allergy-related symptoms in selected districts of Western Uganda, including preparation methods, administration routes, and frequency of citation.
2. To prepare standardized crude extracts and solvent fractions using reproducible extraction protocols from select plant species based on ethnobotanical relevance.
3. To characterize phytochemical constituents of prioritized extracts and fractions using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, and to establish chemical fingerprints and marker compounds for standardization.
4. To predict anti-allergic activity and molecular targets of identified phytochemicals using structure-based computational modelling approaches, including molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and ADMET profiling.
5. To integrate ethnobotanical frequency data, phytochemical profiles, and computational predictions to prioritize candidate extracts or compounds and generate a chemically standardized herbal lead suitable for staged preclinical validation.

 Uganda 2026-08-07 16:44:29 2029-08-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ssozi ArthurRoykin
ID: UNCST-2026-R025602
 AI-Assisted Agricultural Extension in Uganda: A Pilot Impact Evaluation
REFNo: A810ES

To estimate the causal impact of AI-based agricultural extension — relative to no extension and human-led extension — on smallholder coffee farmers’ chatbot usage, knowledge of recommended agronomic practices, adoption of those practices, and farm yields.
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To evaluate whether onboarding modality affects engagement with an AI advisory tool, specifically whether video-based onboarding can serve as a scalable, lower-cost substitute for in-person enumerator-led facilitation.
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To assess whether personalized (farm-specific) versus general AI-generated recommendations affect tool take-up and sustained use.
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To test whether a mobile data incentive increases self-directed experimentation with an AI advisory tool.
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To generate operational evidence — on implementation feasibility, effective intermediaries, and support modalities — to inform the design of a full-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) and UCSATP scale-up decisions.
 Uganda 2026-08-07 16:33:35 2029-08-07 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chris. Opesen Columbus
ID:
Indigenous Child Care, Parenting and Education (CCPE) Practices that Advance Gender-Equitable and Responsive Early Childhood Care and Education Services in Uganda.
REFNo: SS5535ES

� To explore how caregivers and children exercise agency amid social and global influences.,To assess areas of alignment, tension, and complementarity between indigenous practices and formal CCPE policies and services.,To examine indigenous parenting practices across childhood and adolescence (0�18 years).,To document indigenous childcare practices for children aged 0�8 years and how they shape gender roles.,To explore indigenous child care, parenting, and education practices in Uganda and assess their potential contribution to strengthening gender-equitable and responsive CCPE services.,
 Uganda 2026-08-07 16:26:41 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOHN BOSCO OKWAJA
ID:
WORKPLACE EQUITY, JOB FIT AND WELL-BEING OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS5480ES

i. To examine the influence of workplace equity on the well-being of academic staff in public universities in Uganda.
ii. To assess the influence of job fit on the well-being of academic staff in public universities in Uganda.
iii. To test the moderation of job fit in the influence of workplace equity on the well-being of academic staff in public universities in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-08-07 16:20:01 2029-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BONIFACE OJOK
ID: UNCST-2023-R006075
 Kacel Pi Nippo: Transformative Memory for Mothers and Youth in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS5672ES

To promote family reunification,to promote intergenerational dialogue through arts based methods,to build youth capacity in documentation of their activities through mentorship and training,to foster community based dialogues towards reconciliation,To conceptualize and understand community led memory practices between mothers and their children born of war,
 Uganda 2026-08-05 18:39:34 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Humphrey Wanzira
ID:
Diagnostic validity and reliability of a novel prototype combined Malaria and hemoglobin reader: A validation Study conducted in varying Malaria transmission Settings in Uganda
REFNo: HS8263ES

The key objectives shall be to estimate: 1. The sensitivity and specificity of the device prototype 2. And the Positive and Negative Predictive values of the device prototype in detecting malaria parasites and haemoglobin estimation – against microscopy (gold standard), RDTs and PCR 3. Usability, functionality and safety assessment of the device.
 Uganda 2026-08-05 18:36:39 2029-08-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WILBER SSEBUYUNGO KIVEKAYUNGA
ID: UNCST-2026-R023564
 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADOPTION MODEL FOR ENHANCING DIGITAL EDUCATION SPACE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS A CASE OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS5408ES

General Objective To develop and validate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption model for enhancing digital education in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Central Uganda. Specific Objectives The following objectives will guide the study: i. To examine the requirements for the Artificial Intelligence adoption model to enhance Digital Education Space in Higher Education Institutions in Central Uganda ii. To Design an enabled Artificial Intelligence adoption model to support Digital Education Space in Higher Education Institutions in Central Uganda iii. To evaluate the Artificial Intelligence adoption model to enhance Digital Education Space in Higher Education Institutions in Central Uganda
 Uganda 2026-08-05 18:34:01 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joyce Nyeko Ikwaput
ID: UNCST-2026-R026908
 ANALYSIS OF AQUACULTURE GROWTH TRAJECTORIES FOR ACHIEVING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TARGETS IN UGANDA USING DRIVERS-PRESSURES-STATE-IMPACTS-RESPONSE (DPSIR) FRAMEWORK
REFNo: NS1352ES

1. To characterize Uganda’s aquaculture growth trajectories by analyzing historical production patterns, regional variations, and key constraints that shape current and future development.
2. To quantify Uganda’s current growth rate and develop production projections using appropriate modelling techniques, and compare these projections with the national production target of one million tons by 2030
3. To evaluate the applicability and limitations of the DPSIR framework for analyzing aquaculture growth trajectories, and adapt it where necessary, to better reflect Uganda’s socio-ecological context

 Uganda 2026-08-05 18:31:52 2029-08-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JENNIFER ANGWECH
ID: UNCST-2025-R021929
 Land acquisition practices and women's livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS5641ES

The general Objective of this study is to: Investigate the effect of Land acquisition practices and women's livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda. The specific Objectives of this study are: i. To examine the effects of customary land acquisition practices on women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda. ii. To analyze the effects of individual land acquisition practices on women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda. iii. To assess the effects of leasehold land acquisition practices on women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda iv. To evaluate the moderating role of socio-economic status on the relationship between land acquisition practices and women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda.
Uganda 2026-08-05 18:29:55 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Enos Masereka Mirembe
ID: UNCST-2024-R004132
 Prevalence, Lived Experiences, Percieved Causes of Contraceptive Stigma and Co-designing Interventions for Its Reduction in Health Facilities: A study among Adolescents and Midwives in Kasese District, Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS8164ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with contraceptive stigma among adolescents in Kasese district, Western Uganda. 2. To explore the lived experiences of adolescents regarding contraceptive stigma in health facility settings in Kasese district, Western Uganda. 3. To explore the Midwives’ perceived causes of contraceptive stigma faced by adolescents in health facility settings in Kasese district, Western Uganda. 4. To co-design intervention (s) with adolescents and midwives for reducing stigma during the provision of contraceptive services in health facilities in Kasese district, Western Uganda
Uganda 2026-08-05 18:25:37 2029-08-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mugarura Elia Luben
ID: UNCST-2026-R025506
 TEACHER COMMITMENT AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY - BASED CURRICULUM IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GREATER BUSHENYI, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5643ES

1)To determine the level of teacher commitment in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi. 2)To evaluate effective implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi. 3)To analyse the influence of teacher commitment on effective implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi. iv. To examine the moderating effect of class size in the relationship between teacher commitment and effective implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi.
Uganda 2026-08-05 18:21:46 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anthony Mugeere Buyinza
ID:
Building Inclusive Governance through Digital Platforms for Citizen Engagement and Transparency
REFNo: SS5607ES

1. To develop and implement accessible digital platforms that increase citizen participation in decision-making processes, enabling a broader demographic to voice opinions, engage in discussions, and contribute ideas on policy and governance issues. 2. To create and maintain a user-friendly digital portal that provides public access to government budgets, policies, and project progress, allowing citizens to monitor and evaluate government actions and spending, thus enhancing transparency and accountability. 3. To conduct digital literacy programs tailored to marginalized groups, ensuring equitable access and usability of the platform, focusing on training and resources that empower underrepresented populations to participate meaningfully in digital governance. 4. To establish a feedback loop on the platform where citizens can report issues, provide input, and receive responses regarding public services, creating an effective two-way communication channel between the government and citizens. 5. To utilize data analytics from citizen engagement metrics and feedback to inform evidence-based policy decisions, ensuring that government actions reflect the needs and priorities of the community.
 Uganda 2026-08-05 18:17:23 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Freda Akullu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023521
 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED PUBLIC COMMERCIAL BANKS IN UGANDA: EVIDENCE FROM HOUSING FINANCE BANK AND PEARL BANK
REFNo: SS5653ES

Main Objective To examine the influence of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda, with specific evidence from Housing Finance Bank Uganda and Pearl Bank Uganda, while assessing the moderating role of the regulatory environment Specific objectives The study will be guided by the following specific objectives: I. To examine the relationship between board structure and financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda, with specific evidence from Housing Finance Bank Uganda and Pearl Bank Uganda. II. To determine the influence of risk management practices on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. III. To assess the effect of transparency and disclosure practices on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. IV. To examine the influence of ownership structure on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. V. To determine the moderating effect of the regulatory environment on the relationship between corporate governance practices and financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. VI. To develop an empirically grounded corporate governance framework for enhancing financial performance among selected public commercial banks in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-08-05 17:21:49 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PETER MUBIRU NSUBUGA
ID: UNCST-2025-R018943
 Factors influencing mobile financial service adoption to enhance transaction efficiency of micro, small, and medium enterprises in Uganda
REFNo: SS4139ES

The primary objective of this study is to examine how MFS can be used to enhance the transaction efficiency of MSMEs in Uganda. To provide an overview of the Ugandan financial landscape that supports MSME operations. To examine the key factors influencing MFS adoption and their impact on transaction efficiency of MSMEs in Uganda. To develop a model that explains the relationship between MS adoption factors and the transaction efficiency of MSMEs
 Uganda 2026-08-05 17:18:00 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Perez  Ochanda Nicholas
ID: UNCST-2026-R023545
 Exploring Knowledge Translation Among Researchers at Makerere University School of Public health (MakSPH)- Processes, Practices, Barriers, Facilitators and Opportunities
REFNo: SS5615ES

General Objective To explore Knowledge Translation (KT) among researchers at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) by examining the processes, practices, barriers, facilitators, and opportunities that influence the translation of research into policy and practice in order to inform the development of a practice and context-specific KT framework for MakSPH. Specific Objectives 1. To examine the Knowledge Translation (KT) processes and practices used by researchers across research projects at MakSPH 2. To identify the barriers, facilitators and opportunities influencing Knowledge Translation (KT) at individual, institutional, and system levels. 3. To develop a context-specific Knowledge Translation (KT) framework for MakSPH informed by findings on processes, practices, barriers, facilitators and opportunities
Uganda 2026-08-05 17:11:33 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esa Ahmad Alexander
ID: UNCST-2026-R025332
 Varieties of Meaning in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
REFNo: NS1256ES

To collect observational data and conduct experiments to investigate whether
chimpanzees can perceive and correct misunderstandings, as well as whether they
can understand knowledge states of other species and act accordingly.
 UK 2026-08-05 17:04:16 2029-08-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kazibwe Herman
ID: UNCST-2025-R017099
 Cost of Continued Intermediate Rehabilitation After Acute Hospital Discharge for Patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda
REFNo: HS7750ES

1. Calculate direct and indirect costs to patients and caregivers who participate in short-term, high frequency rehabilitation through self-arrangements of home care or outpatient rehabilitation rather than admission to an inpatient rehabilitation unit

2. Identify and quantify coping strategies and unknown costs experienced in this unique situation

3. Describe the portion of ward patients receiving recommendation for self-arranged intermediate rehabilitation

4. Stratify and compare costs across different conditions of traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury (SCI)

 Uganda 2026-08-05 16:49:20 2029-08-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EDWARD KIBAYA
ID: UNCST-2025-R019358
 ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT UCE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GOMBA DISTRICT, UGANDA.
REFNo: SS4195ES

1. To examine the extent to which Assessment Practices are used by teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Gomba district. 2. To examine the relationship between Assessment Practices and Student Academic Performance at UCE in Selected Secondary Schools in Gomba district. 3. To establish the relationship between Teacher knowledge of Assessment Practices and Students Academic Performance at UCE in Selected secondary schools in Gomba district.
Uganda 2026-07-31 9:26:15 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Degree Award
Benard Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002324
 Fifteen Years of Last-Mile Delivery of Essential Medicines in Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Multiple Case Study of Implementation, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned from National Medical Stores
REFNo: HS8161ES

a) To document the introduction of LMD and its implementation history b) To establish LMD implementation success stories and lessons learned c) To establish the effectiveness, efficiency and challenges associated with the LMD services. d) Establisher barriers hindering effective utilization of LMD services in the public sector supply chain.
Uganda 2026-07-31 9:15:51 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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 workers� 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 (20182023). 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
Edwin Nuwagira
ID: UNCST-2021-R013488
 Steroids and enhanced spectrum antibiotics for the treatment of patients in Africa with refractory sepsis
REFNo: HS7921ES

The primary objective is:
1) To conduct a randomized 2x2 factorial clinical trial comparing immediate hydrocortisone and enhanced spectrum antimicrobial therapy to standard care for patients with HIV and sepsis in sSA to:
1a) Determine if hydrocortisone decreases 28-day mortality
2a) Determine if expanded spectrum of immediate antimicrobial therapy of rifampin, isoniazid, levofloxacin and linezolid decreases 28-day mortality.
The secondary objectives include:
1) To determine if hydrocortisone plus standard of care decreases the duration of septic shock
2) To determine if the expanded spectrum of antimicrobial therapy plus standard of care improves antibiotic susceptibility
Other secondary objectives include determining if hydrocortisone, the expanded antimicrobial therapy or the combination plus standard of care improve:
In-hospital mortality
6-month mortality
Time to death
Duration of hospitalization
Volume of intravenous fluids received
Adverse drug events during the 28-day study period
Time to ambulation
Time to temperature normalization
Lactate/delta lactate measurement at randomization and 72 hours from randomization
Capillary fill time/delta capillary fill time measurement at randomization and 72 hours from randomization
UVA score at randomization and 72 hours from randomization




 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:49:15 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
RUTH KAALA
ID: UNCST-2026-R025169
 Behaviour attributes, financial literacy and Microinsurance uptake among micro and small Enterprises in Rubaga Division- Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS5706ES

a) To determine the effect of risk perception on micro-insurance uptake among micro and small enterprises in Rubaga Division Kampala, Uganda.
b) To establish the effect of personal experience on micro-insurance uptake among micro and small enterprises in Rubaga Division Kampala, Uganda.
c) To examine the effect of trust on micro-insurance uptake among micro and small enterprises in Rubaga Division Kampala, Uganda.
d) To Investigate the moderating role of financial literacy on the relationship between:
i. Risk perception and micro-insurance uptake among micro and small enterprises in Rubaga Division Kampala, Uganda.
ii. Personal experience and micro-insurance uptake among micro and small enterprises in Rubaga Division Kampala, Uganda.
iii. Trust and micro-insurance uptake among micro and small enterprises in Rubaga Division Kampala, Uganda.


 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:46:13 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
andrea cassatella
ID: UNCST-2026-R025889
 THE LIVED EXPERIENCES, EVERYDAY VIOLENCE AND CONTESTATIONS AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE IN KIRYANDONGO’S AGRARIAN COMMUNITIES
REFNo: SS5552ES

The main objective of this study is to investigate the relationships, experiences and forms of normalised violence and contestations between local communities and public authorities in Kiryandongo district, in the context of environmental change.

More specifically, the study seeks to:

I. Examine the forms of everyday violence that take place in the relations between local communities and public authorities.

II. Explore how different local communities in Kiryandongo district experience and respond to everyday violence in the context of environmental change.

III. Investigate how and the extent to which discourses and interventions related to climate change influence the relations between communities and public authorities.

 Italy 2026-07-31 16:41:19 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dan Senjovu Kaggwa
ID:
Efficacy of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Outpatient Management of Hypertension Among Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
REFNo: HS8124ES

i. To adapt group CBT for patients with hypertension in Uganda.
ii. To determine the effect of adapted group CBT on psychological and behavioural outcomes among patients with high blood pressure.
iii. To establish the efficacy of the adapted group CBT on blood pressure control among outpatients with uncontrolled BP in Uganda.
iv. To establish the feasibility of using group CBT in patients with hypertension in Uganda

Uganda 2026-07-31 16:37:57 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
AINEBYOONA CHRISTINE
ID: UNCST-2026-R023952
 SOCIAL- ECONOMIC FACTORS AND MALE VICTIMISATION IN BUSHENY DISTRICT,UGANDA
REFNo: SS5470ES

General objective The general objective of the study is to establish the moderating effect of legal environment on the relationship between social-economic factors on Male victimization in Bushenyi District. Specific objectives i. To investigate the effect of social factors on male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda ii. To analyze the effect of economic factors on male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda iii. To analyze the effect of socio-Economic factors on male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda. iv. To find out the moderating role of legal environment on the relationship between social-economic factors and male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:35:00 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ITEO JOHNBOSCO
ID: UNCST-2026-R023383
 Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on the elephant (Loxodonta Africana) Crop-raiding patterns in Kidepo Valley Conservation Area, Uganda.
REFNo: NS1344ES

Main Objective: To examine how land use and land cover change influence elephant crop raiding patterns in Kidepo Valley Conservation, Uganda. Specific Objectives 1. To quantify changes in the spatial extent of LULC classes in the KVCA between 2000 and 2025 2. To assess the spatial distribution and temporal trends of elephant crop-raiding incidents in KVCA from 2015 to 2025. 3. To analyze the spatial relationship between land use change and the distribution of elephant crop-raiding incidents in KVCA.
 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:33:42 2029-07-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sula Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2026-R025251
 Secondary Analysis of ALAMIME Project Data to Generate Evidence on Leadership and Management Capacity Strengthening for Malaria Elimination in Africa
REFNo: HS8033ES

General Objective To analyze existing ALAMIME program data to evaluate the effectiveness of the training, document leadership capacity outcomes and implementation experiences, and generate evidence on the programmes contribution to strengthening malaria control and elimination efforts across participating African countries. Specific Objectives 1. To measure the pedagogical outcome of the ALAMIME training by analyzing pre- and post-training assessment data and comparing performance across learning modalities. 2. To describe the development, implementation, and outcomes of the ALAMIME Alumni Monthly Webinars conducted across six African countries and the wider consortium platform, with particular emphasis on their contribution to sustained leadership capacity strengthening. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of the ALAMIME training program in strengthening leadership competencies among health professionals engaged in malaria control and elimination. 4. To synthesize findings from practicum reports submitted by trainees, exploring how participants applied leadership and management skills to address real-world malaria-related challenges within their institutions and districts. 5. To document lessons learned from cascade training initiatives, where ALAMIME trainees conducted dissemination sessions within their home institutions to transfer acquired knowledge and skills, drawing experiences from nine participating African countries.
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:30:50 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sam Ejibua Anguzu
ID: UNCST-2024-R001968
 Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of the UCatchUp Programme, Uganda
REFNo: SS5547ES

1. Estimate individual learning gains and explore cumulative programme effects at the school or grade level. 2. Examine learner progression patterns during programme implementation to support programme monitoring and learning 3. Examine factors enabling and constraining implementation effectiveness, sustainability and scalability, including instructional practices, learner grouping, mentoring and supervision structures 4. Generate clear, evidence-based recommendations for VVOB, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), and other stakeholders regarding programme refinement, implementation strengthening, and potential future scale-up of the UCatchUp approach within Uganda and comparable education contexts.
 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:29:28 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty OKOT
ID: UNCST-2021-R013938
 From African Cultural Constructs to Gender Equity: A Cartography of Acholi and Baganda Philosophical Frameworks on Gender Relations
REFNo: SS5561ES

2.1 Overall Qualitative Research Objective
To explore how cultural beliefs, lived experiences, and socio-cultural frameworks shape perceptions of gender roles and equity within the Acholi and Baganda communities in Uganda.
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Specific qualitative research objectives
The specific qualitative objectives are:

1. Map out and explore the cultural narratives and traditional beliefs that shape gender roles within the Acholi and Buganda societies through both a systematic literature review and community engagement.
2. Identify and assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to gender roles and equity and the key factors associated with gender inequality in the Baganda and Acholi communities.
3. Examine community perceptions and lived experiences of gender inequality and equity in the Acholi and Buganda regions.
4. Identify perceived barriers and facilitators to achieving gender equity within the traditional and modern frameworks of the two ethnic groups.
5. Conduct an informative workshop with key stakeholders to co-create to Tech-friendly Gender Equality Advocacy Resources (GEAR) reflecting a response to real-life inequality experiences of women and girls; to be implemented through Whatsapp platforms and school clubs; and assess its initial effectiveness

 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:28:03 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
TUSINGWIRE JOSEPH
ID: UNCST-2025-R022233
 THE ROLE OF KISWAHILI INIDENTITY CONSTRUCTION AMONG THE ARMED FORCES IN UGANDA :A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE.
REFNo: SS5555ES

1.To explore the history of Kiswahili as a language of wider communication in the armed forces in Uganda
2.To examine the use of Kiswahili as a marker of identity formation in the
armed forces community of practice
3. To analyze the current status of Kiswahili in Uganda's ARMED FORCE
 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:24:44 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Maria Hachigo
ID: UNCST-2025-R022041
 Social Opportunities That Let Traumatized People Recover from Trauma in Uganda West Nile Arua
REFNo: SS5669ES

General purpose
To examine how refugees perceive the impact of becoming refugees on their lives and to identify the factors that promote their social inclusion by clarifying their aspirations for rebuilding their lives.

Specific purpose

To explore what refugees value most, how they perceive the impact of displacement on those valued aspects of their lives, and how they hope to restore or rebuild them in the future.
 Japan 2026-07-31 16:23:37 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SAMUEL HABIMAANA
ID: UNCST-2024-R016577
 MITIGATION OF HUMAN PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG RESIDUES FROM WATER USING BANANA PEEL DERIVED BIOCHAR-ACASE OF RIVER RWIZI, MBARARA CITY
REFNo: NS1343ES

Specific Objectives 1.To identify the prevalent human pharmaceutical drugs prescribed in Mbarara City 2.To determine the levels of human pharmaceutical residues in sediments, surface water and tap water. 3.To assess the health risks posed by pharmaceutical drug residues to the inhabitants of Mbarara City 4.To Characterize the Banana Peel Bio char for adsorption properties 5.To investigate the adsorption capacities of banana peel-derived biochar on human pharmaceutical drug residues within River Rwizi.
 Uganda 2026-07-31 16:00:00 2029-07-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ELIZABETH NAKAYIZA
ID: UNCST-2026-R026182
 SAFEGUARDING AND CARE OF ELDERLY CATHOLIC SISTERS IN AFRICA A Structural Perspective - The Case of Uganda
REFNo: SS5644ES

1) To identify and describe the formal and informal institutional structures of govern-ance, charism, poverty, obedience, and apostolate that selected institutes have in place for elderly Sisters' safeguarding and care.
2) To examine elderly Sisters' lived capabilities across housing and infrastructure, food and nutrition, healthcare, participation and voice, social life or recreation, and spiritual accompaniment, as they themselves perceive and experience them.
3) To analyse how the identified structures function as conversion factors that enable or block Sisters' capabilities, and to identify the resulting safeguarding gaps.
4) To generate evidence-based recommendations for elderly-care guidelines that are ca-nonically grounded, pastorally responsive, and aligned with global safeguarding stand-ards.

 Uganda 2026-07-31 15:57:57 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
afizi kibuuka
ID:
Estimation of background rates of adverse events of special interest in neonatal outcomes in low- and middle-income countries Preterm births, stillbirths, neonatal deaths and low birthweight
REFNo: HS8075ES

To estimate the background rates of the following AESIs using GAIA case
definitions for:
• preterm births
• stillbirth
• neonatal death
• low birthweight.
 Uganda 2026-07-31 15:43:06 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Ojara
ID: UNCST-2026-R023447
 POST-LRA FOREIGN-PRODUCED DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND NARRATIVES OF ACOLI PEOPLE IN NORTHERN UGANDA: IMPLICATIONS ON TRUTH-TELLING AND RECONCILIATION
REFNo: SS5533ES

1. How are the lived experiences of individuals affected by the LRA war overshadowed by the political narrative presented in foreign-produced documentary films?
2. How do the varying narratives and perspectives on the LRA conflict affect the truth-telling and reconciliation process in post-conflict northern Uganda?
3. How can the findings from this research inform policies related to media representation and post-conflict recovery in Uganda?

Uganda 2026-07-31 15:41:39 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Akampurira
ID: UNCST-2026-R026111
 Comprehensive Hydrological and Ecological Baseline Surveys in Selected Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands in Uganda
REFNo: NS1355ES

To establish a detailed hydrological and ecological baseline for targeted river, lake, and wetland systems, including measurements of hydrology, water quality, biodiversity, and habitat condition.

To systematically analyse and synthesise collected environmental data into co-authored peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and policy briefs that inform ecosystem services valuation, climate change mitigation, infrastructure development planning, and sustainable natural resource extraction in Uganda.

To build national capacity by integrating at least two early career Ugandan scientists and local storytellers as full expedition participants and providing them with training in advanced survey methods, data management, and scientific communication.
 Uganda 2026-07-31 15:39:48 2029-07-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel  Onyait Richard
ID: UNCST-2023-R007350
 Pentecostal Social Ministry and Transformational Development: An Explanatory Multiple Case-study of Four Educational Sponsorship Programs in Greater Kampala
REFNo: SS5231ES

Specifically, the study aims to: i. explore the nature and scope of Pentecostal social ministry, as expressed through higher education sponsorship programs, from the perspective of Christian mission. ii. examine participants perceptions and experiences of how higher educational sponsorship programs influence transformational development outcomes focusing on individual change, restoration of relationships and renewal of belief systems and structures. iii. analyze the mechanisms and contextual conditions through which the educational sponsorship programs may enable or inhibit transformational development outcomes among participants in Greater Kampala. iv. identify and recommend ways to enhance current Pentecostal theories of change and maximize the impact of its higher educational initiatives in advancing transformational change.
Uganda 2026-07-31 14:02:21 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pius Bigirimana
ID: UNCST-2026-R025217
 WORK ATTITUDES IN UGANDA’S CIVIL SERVICE: AN INTERPRETIVE INQUIRY INTO CIVIL SERVICE DELIVERY.
REFNo: SS5668ES

i. To explore how civil servants experience and make meaning of their day-to-day work.
ii. To examine how organisational conditions and workplace relationships shape civil servants’ work attitudes.
iii. To understand the values, beliefs, and motivations underpinning civil servants' commitment to public service.
iv. To identify a typology of work attitudes among civil servants based on their lived experiences and meaning-making processes
v. To develop a contextually grounded conceptual framework for guiding work attitude management in Uganda's civil service

 Uganda 2026-07-29 14:17:33 2029-07-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Kasalirwe
ID: UNCST-2023-R007703
 ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION, CULTURAL AND GENDERED ENERGY PRACTICES IN RURAL UGANDA: TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION
REFNo: SS5527ES

To examine how socio-cultural norms and intra-household gender dynamics shape household energy choices and women’s exposure to indoor air pollution, and how this exposure influences their health, economic outcomes, and willingness to pay for clean cooking technologies in rural Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-07-24 9:57:59 2029-07-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ELEANOR TURYAKIRA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022564
 Effect of Community Placement on Clinical Postgraduates Training and Post-Training Career Trajectories at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
REFNo: HS7994ES

Main Objective: To assess the effect of clinical postgraduates’ community placement on their training and post-training career trajectories at Mbarara University of Science and Technology Specific Objectives: 1. To establish the effect of community placement on clinical postgraduates’ learning opportunities during training at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. 2. To establish the effect of community placements in shaping post-training the career choices and practice settings of clinical postgraduates at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. 3. To identify facilitators and barriers of community placement among clinical postgraduates at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Uganda 2026-07-24 9:50:11 2029-07-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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