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Brian Kule
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Long-term Follow-up Surveys of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
REFNo: SS1434ES

a) To investigate whether the program puts
beneficiary students on a sustained human capital accumulation path and what are the
returns to secondary education generated by the program.

b) To investigate whether the program promotes gains in consumption, health,
assets, livestock holdings, and savings

c)Identify areas where the program successfully spurred systems change within partner schools, TVET institutions, employers, and/or the government; and

d)Evaluate the resilience of both Scholars and the educational system within the context of COVID- 19 shocks and identify potential areas where resilience could be further developed or strengthened.
Uganda 2022-09-20 13:10:43 2025-09-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
TWINOMUJUNI ROSEBELL
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CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION IN DECENTRALIZED EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA. THE CASE OF BUSHENYI, MUKONO, GULU AND MBALE DISTRICTS
REFNo: SS1409ES

i. To analyse the fit between citizen participation and decentralised education services in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
ii. To assess the fit between decentralised education as a service and Quality of service in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
iii. To examine the effect of Quality of services on service delivery in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
iv. To measure the contribution of Citizen Participation on service delivery in selected Local Governments in Uganda.

Uganda 2022-09-20 13:07:57 2025-09-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrick Mawadri
ID:
EFFECT OF ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOLS ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF INDIGENOUS CATTLE ON EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN UGANDA
REFNo: A219ES

i. To evaluate the conception rate of estrus synchronization protocols used in cattle on extensive management system in Uganda using retrospective data
ii. To compare the effects of modified ovsynch protocols on ovulation of cows of short horn zebu and Ankole long-horned cattle on extensive management system in Aswa Ranch in Northern Uganda
iii. To compare the effects of modified ovsynch protocols on conception of cows of short horn zebu and Ankole long-horned cattle on extensive management system in Aswa Ranch in Northern Uganda

Uganda 2022-09-20 12:54:54 2025-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Dombo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013076
PERFORMANCE OF THE DECENTRALIZATION POLICY IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA Cases of Butaleja, Mpigi and Bushenyi districts
REFNo: A206ES

a) To assess whether administrative decentralization has resulted in improved human resource management (HRM) functions in the three local governments, in the context of agricultural service delivery.
b) To explore whether political decentralization has enhanced citizen participation, voice, and representation in agricultural service delivery.
c) To determine whether fiscal decentralization has been responsive to the revenue collection and management needs of the three local governments, in the context of delivering public agricultural services.
d) To investigate whether, through decentralization, the three local governments have been able to provide enhanced agricultural extension services.

USA 2022-09-20 12:52:13 2025-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MICHAEL KAWOOYA GRACE
ID: UNCST-2020-R014672
Machine Learning-based Algorithm for Automatic Screening of Pulmonary Tuberculosis using Chest X-rays in the Ugandan Population
REFNo: HS2043ES

1. Create an open, labelled, inclusive dataset for CXR images and clinical information collected from the Ugandan population. 2. Develop machine learning models for automatic recognition of TB features in CXR images. 3. Integrate the developed models in a decision support web application. 4. Validate the developed system in a clinical study.
Uganda 2022-09-20 12:45:22 2025-09-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Guillaume DESOUBEAUX V
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microMONKEY A model of international translational study to address the prevention of fungal infection in African great apes based on the One Health concept
REFNo: NS420ES

This study aims to better depict the epidemiology of microsporidiosis, to demonstrate the impact that the close proximity of humans to animals can have on the microbiological digestive carriage in great apes, and to understand its ecological consequences, in terms of their zoonotic potential. Preventive means to better control inter-species microbial transmission could thus be proposed. This project is totally part of the current international trend to preserve the environment and defend the animal welfare, supported by the One Health program.
France 2022-09-20 12:43:17 2025-09-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mucunguzi Atukunda
ID:
Feasibility and acceptability of patient clubs as Intervention to improve anti-hypertensive drug stocks for Adults Living with HIV and Hypertension in Uganda – A mixed methods study
REFNo: SS1438ES

To evaluate facilitators and barriers for participation and non-participation in patient clubs among patient with HIV infected patients with hypertension. To determine the proportion of patients participating in the patient clubs that have achieved blood pressure control. To determine the number of patients with Hypertension and HIV who are participating in the patient clubs that have adequate anti-hypertension medications at every clinic visit
Uganda 2022-09-16 9:48:55 2025-09-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wang Vibeke
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Breaking BAD: Understanding the Backlash Against Democracy in Africa-Uganda case
REFNo: SS1351ES

The overall objective of this project is to analyze the processes of political and economic development in Africa. It focuses on the obstacles and potentials of democratic consolidation on the continent since the transition to market economics and multiparty rule
Norway 2022-09-16 9:46:21 2025-09-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Zari Rukundo Zari
ID: UNCST-2019-R001500
Burden of neuro-cognitive disorders and associated factors in persons aged 50 years or older with a history of Traumatic Brain Injury in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS2257ES

General objective
To determine the burden of neurocognitive disorders and associated factors in patients with a history of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in selected communities of southwestern Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of neurocognitive disorders in patients with a history of TBI in selected communities in south-western Uganda.
2. To determine the factors associated with the development of neurocognitive disorders in patients with a history of TBI in selected communities in south-western Uganda.

Uganda 2022-09-16 12:17:44 2025-09-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yusuf Byaruhanga Byenkya
ID:
Locally-driven co-development of plant-based value chains towards more sustainable African food system with healthier diets and export potential (InnoFoodAfrica)
REFNo: SS1422ES

Main Objective
1. InnoFoodAfrica aims to develop new sustainable value chains (VC) to produce and distribute diverse and healthy foods from African farms to local and export markets.
Specific Objectives
1. Develop resource-efficient, safe and sustainable food production VCs by empowering small-holder farmers, processors, producers and consumers via co-creation process with African and European experts,
2. Catalyzing new local and international business and market opportunities in the cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit food and packaging VCs by engaging VC actors and investigating new business models.
3. Adapt and implement dietary guidelines that are based on cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based foods and diets tackling malnutrition of small children (focusing also on the health of expecting and breast-feeding mothers who are responsible for taking care of themselves and their children within the first 1000 days of life) and adults under the risk of obesity.
4. Diversify of plant-based agrofood systems enabling nature-benefiting farming and production of African food, which form a basis for a balanced diet.
5. Develop safe and nutrient-dense cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based food ingredients and products which tackle malnutrition from two angles: nutrient deficiencies and obesity, taken into account both children (<1000 days) and adult consumer segments.
6. Increase resource-efficiency of the African cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based food VCs by reducing food loss and food waste by improved post-harvesting and storage practices, and by creating value from side streams via bio-based packaging solutions for replacement of plastic.
7. Establish a pan-African food R&D&I (research, development and innovation) community via cooperation and creation of an open Innovation Platform, and 2) contribution to goals of the EU-Africa Research and Innovation Partnership within FNSSA and cooperation with ongoing projects in the subject area to share innovations, maximize communication and facilitating technology transfer.
Uganda 2022-09-15 11:46:33 2025-09-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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