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ZALIKA FIKIRA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022860
Internal Control Systems and Management of Accounts Receivables in Private Healthcare Providers in Uganda: A Case of Norvik Hospital, Kampala
REFNo: SS4893ES

To examine the relationship between Control environment and Management of accounts receivables in private healthcare providers in Uganda, a case of Norvik Hospital. To examine the relationship between Monitoring activities and Management of accounts receivables in private healthcare providers in Uganda, a case of Norvik Hospital. To examine the relationship between Control activities and Management of accounts receivables in private healthcare providers in Uganda, a case of Norvik Hospital.
Uganda 2026-03-03 12:21:34 2029-03-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Victoria Nankabirwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011871
Infant Sleep Positioning in Uganda: Formative Research to Inform Culturally Appropriate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention Strategies
REFNo: HS7148ES

1. To explore caregivers’ beliefs, social norms, and perceived control regarding infant sleeping position practices in the north and central regions of Uganda. 2. To identify cultural, social, environmental, and structural barriers and facilitators of the adoption of supine sleeping for infants. 3. To adapt key components and messages of the “Back to Sleep” campaign for the Ugandan context. 4. To assess the acceptability and feasibility of using an objective device to measure infant sleeping position in preparation for a future sleep position intervention study.
Uganda 2026-03-03 12:20:23 2029-03-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julian Bagyendera Kobutungi
ID:
Endline Evaluation for the Second Education Response Plan (ERP II) for Refugees and Host Communities
REFNo: SS4899ES

5. To identify and document key lessons learnt and recommendations to inform future programming.,4. To assess the extent to which ERP II implementation is sustainable at national and sub-national levels,3. To analyse the efficiency of ERP II implementation, including resource utilisation and process management.,2. To assess the effectiveness of ERP II implementation with a specific focus on progress made in executing planned activities and delivering outputs in alignment with ERP II objectives.,1. To evaluate the relevance and coherence of interventions in addressing beneficiaries’ needs and priorities, and the level of complementarity, harmonisation, and coordination among actors.,To assess the overall performance in achieving its intended outcomes.,
Uganda 2026-02-23 12:58:30 2029-02-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NKWASIBWE NELSON
ID: UNCST-2025-R023068
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4757ES

i. To determine the effect of debt financing on the financial performance of commercial banks in South Western Uganda
ii. To examine the effect of equity financing on the financial performance of commercial banks in South Western Uganda.
iii. To assess the influence of optimal financing decisions on the financial performance of commercial banks in South Western Uganda.
iv. To analyze the moderating effect of external factors on the relationship between short-term debt financing and the financial performance of commercial banks in South Western Uganda.

Uganda 2026-02-20 15:29:27 2029-02-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anacret Byamukama
ID: UNCST-2023-R007193
Association of COPD with neurocognitive impairment and structural brain changes in people with and without HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS7010ES

1. To characterize the relationship between COPD and structural brain changes in PWH and PWoH. 2. To characterize the relationship between COPD and NCI in PWH and PWoH. To investigate the association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) related structural lung abnormalities with neurocognitive impairment (NCI), and structural brain changes in PWH and people without HIV (PWoH) in Uganda
Uganda 2026-02-20 15:27:45 2029-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Ochieng Robert
ID: UNCST-2025-R023203
Investigating the Vectors and non-human reservoirs for visceral Leishmaniasis in the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda
REFNo: NS1124ES

1. To identify the prevalent sand fly species and distribution in selected VL hotspot villages in the Karamoja sub-region.
2. To determine the sand fly host feeding preference within VL hotspot villages in the Karamoja sub-region.
3. To determine the prevalent rodent species in the VL hotspot villages of the Karamoja sub-region.
4. To identify the presence and species of Leishmania parasites isolated from sand flies and rodents in the Karamoja sub-region.

Uganda 2026-02-20 15:25:37 2029-02-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Benjamin Wairindi
ID: UNCST-2025-R021862
The Integration of Ecological Sustainability into Refugee Self-reliance Strategies; A Case Study of Uganda
REFNo: A725ES

i. To explore the extent to which current theories and models of refugee self-reliance in Uganda incorporate ecological sustainability and identify gaps in their application. ii. To identify key ecological prerequisites and sustainable agricultural practices that support self-sufficient livelihoods for refugee and host communities. iii. To determine how nature-based solutions and ecological strategies can be integrated into Uganda’s refugee policy framework to enhance arable land utilization and regenerative livelihood outcomes. iv. To generate actionable insights from empirical findings to guide policy formulation and sustainable resource management in refugee-hosting contexts.
Uganda 2026-02-20 15:21:57 2029-02-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Byaruhanga RichardSserioza
ID: UNCST-2025-R017563
Effects, Risk Factors, and Treatment Outcomes Among Patients with Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS6938ES

1. To the impact of MDR/XDR TB on the quality of life of patients attending Mbarara, Kabale, and Fortportal Regional Referral Hospitals. 2. To establish treatment outcomes (cured, treatment completed, failure, died or lost follow-up) among MDR/XDR TB patients over a four-year period (January 2019 to December 2023) 3. To identify risk factors that predispose to MDR / XDR TB in patients from Southwestern Uganda.
Uganda 2026-02-20 15:20:40 2029-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mi Kyoung PARK
ID: UNCST-2025-R019313
Long-term Effectiveness of Vocational Training Programs for Ex-combatants in Post-conflict Uganda: A 20-Year Retrospective Study on Social Reintegration Impacts
REFNo: SS4015ES

To assess the long-term effectiveness of vocational training programs provided to ex-combatants in Uganda approximately 20 years after implementation, focusing on their current socio-economic status and level of social integration.
South Korea 2026-02-20 15:19:35 2029-02-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Peter Kibira Peter Sebina
ID: UNCST-2019-R000492
Evaluation of feasibility, acceptability and cost of implementing a Multiple First-line Therapies strategy for treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Uganda
REFNo: HS6995ES

1. To evaluate the process of co-design (stakeholder participation, inclusiveness, decision-making mechanisms, and alignment with policy processes). 2. To evaluate the outputs of co-design, including whether the resulting MFT models are feasible, contextually appropriate, and aligned with national policies and system capacities. 3. To implement, document and iteratively adapt MFT strategies, assessing feasibility, fidelity, acceptability and contextual adaptation across delivery settings. 4. To identify and assess the policy, supply chain, and health system factors – including stakeholder engagement – that influence implementation and decisions on scale-up across sectors. 5. To evaluate the cost, cost drivers, and overall cost impact of implementing and sustaining MFT models implemented across the four countries in diverse health system contexts.
Uganda 2026-02-20 15:16:41 2029-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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