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David Otori Obol
ID: UNCST-2026-R024611
Examining the Influence of Digital Technology Adoption on Academic Staff Productivity in Selected Public Universities in Uganda: Developing an Operational Efficiency Framework
REFNo: SS6140ES

i. To explore academic staff perceptions of digital technology in relation to their productivity in Uganda’s public universities. ii. To explore academic staff experiences of digital readiness and digital competence in relation to their productivity in Uganda’s public universities. iii. To examine academic staff experiences of integrating digital technologies into teaching and research practices in Uganda’s public universities. iv. To explore academic staff experiences of institutional support and access to infrastructure in relation to their productivity in Uganda’s public universities. v. To develop a contextually grounded framework for enhancing digital technology adoption to support academic staff productivity in Uganda’s public universities based on participants’ lived experiences.
Uganda 2026-10-29 18:50:07 2029-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sylvia Kokunda
ID:
Forced Displacement and the Protection of Indigenous Peoples' Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEKs)
REFNo: SS6320ES

Aim of the Study
The overarching goal of this project is to begin to set the stage and planning for ensuring the longevity of the traditional ecological knowledge that has been collected and protected by the Indigenous communities for years to come.
Objectives of the Study
The study will be guided by two specific objectives:
1) To investigate the meaning of the protection of health and wellbeing-related TEK within the context of forced land eviction.
2) To assess how health and wellbeing-related repositories can be developed and accessed by the people who have experienced forced land eviction.

Uganda 2026-10-29 18:47:49 2029-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
nassanga sharifa
ID: UNCST-2026-R027499
A FRAMEWORK FOR GUIDING TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION OF INNOVATIVE INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE AMONG SMALL AND MIDDLE LEVEL FARMERS IN ISINGIRO, LUWEERO AND MBARARA DISTRICTS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SIR811ES

1.4 Main Objective
The main objective of the study is to develop a framework for guiding technology adoption of innovative ICTs in Agriculture among small and middle level farmers in Uganda.

Uganda 2026-10-29 18:42:51 2029-10-29 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrick Mukokoma
ID: UNCST-2024-R016351
HIV VULNERABILITY AND ADOPTION OF LENACAPAVIR PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AMONG YOUNG WOMEN AGED 15-24 YEARS IN SELECTED DISTRICTS OF UGANDA.
REFNo: HS8659ES

5. To determine the facilitators and barriers for the adoption of Lenacapavir PrEP among young women,4. To examine the attitudes and perceptions towards Lenacapavir PrEP use among young women. ,3. To rate level of awareness and knowledge of Lenacapavir PrEP among young women,2. To determine the effect of a peer-led health education intervention on Lenacapavir PrEP adoption among young women compared to the standard national rollout model.,1. To examine the social-demographic and behavioral characteristics associated with HIV vulnerability among young women.,To investigate the factors influencing the adoption of Lenacapavir Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV vulnerability among young women (15–24 years) in Kampala, Wakiso, Fortportal and Mbarara districts of Uganda,
Uganda 2026-10-29 18:37:47 2029-10-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Faith Babirye
ID: UNCST-2026-R027433
Financial Literacy, Saving Mobilization, Fintech Adoption on Economic Empowerment of Women in Self-Help Groups in Kamuli District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS6151ES

To establish the effect of Financial Literacy on Economic Empowerment of women in self-help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda. II. To examine the effect of Saving Mobilization on Economic Empowerment of women in self-help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda. III. To determine the effect of Fintech Adoption on Economic Empowerment of women in self-help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda IV. To determine the effect of Financial Literacy on Saving Mobilization of women in self- help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda. V. To establish the mediating effect of Saving Mobilization on the relationship between Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment of women self-help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda. VI. To determine the moderating effect of Fintech Adoption on the relationship between Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment of women in self-help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda. VII. To establish the moderating effect of Fintech Adoption on the relationship between Saving Mobilization and Economic Empowerment of women in self-help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda. VIII. To establish the moderating effect of Fintech Adoption on the relationship between Saving mobilisation and Financial Literacy of women in self-help groups in Kamuli district, Uganda
Uganda 2026-10-29 18:31:44 2029-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ruth Tibesasa
ID: UNCST-2026-R023898
Tracing Nilotic Migration and Cultural Transformation in East Africa: Archaeological Investigation of the Turkwel Culture in Uganda's Karamoja District
REFNo: SS6016ES

The proposed project is an archaeological pilot project based around archaeological survey and has four specific objectives: O1: Relocate previously reported archaeological sites with supposed Turkwel material culture and assess their preservation and research potential O2: Map and identify site extent, archaeological features, and cultural associations O3: Engage local communities to understand historical links and build collaborative relationships O4: Develop a cultural history for northeastern Uganda linking observed developments to broader regional cultural dynamics
Uganda 2026-10-29 18:20:34 2029-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sylivia ByarugabaTushabe
ID: UNCST-2026-R026117
Bridging the Tourism and Hospitality Skills Mismatch for Sustainable Employment and Sector Competitiveness in the Kabale and Rubanda Districts PR202536
REFNo: SS5849ES

Main Objective To co-design and test an industry-responsive skills development strategy that closes the tourism and hospitality skills gap in Kabale and Rubanda districts, thereby increasing graduate employability and industry competitiveness. Specific Objectives 1. To methodically examine, rank and quantify the technical, digital and soft skill deficiencies between graduate capabilities and industry requirements in the Kabale and Rubanda districts tourism and hospitality sector, capturing both the relative priority of each skill gap and the extent of the discrepancy between current workforce capability and employer need. 2. To identify the underlying causes and systemic impediments within the existing education-to-employment pipeline that perpetuate the observed skills mismatch. 3. To collaboratively design a prototype, industry-tested skills development framework defining core competencies, delivery approaches and an evaluation model for major hospitality roles.
Uganda 2026-10-29 18:02:31 2029-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nelson Ssewante
ID: UNCST-2025-R021497
Development and pilot-evaluation of the FEBRIS algorithm for management of childhood febrile illness in primary healthcare settings in Busoga, Uganda
REFNo: HS8933ES

1. To develop a simplified, evidence-informed digital clinical decision support algorithm (FEBRIS Algorithm) to improve adherence to the Uganda clinical guidelines for management of childhood febrile illnesses in primary health facilities in Busoga sub-region. 2. To train healthcare workers in the use of the FEBRIS algorithm before its introduction into routine clinical practice in selected primary healthcare facilities in Busoga sub-region. 3. To assess the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, adoption, and fidelity of the FEBRIS Algorithm for clinical management of childhood febrile illnesses among healthcare workers in primary healthcare settings in Busoga sub-region.
Uganda 2026-10-26 17:32:28 2029-10-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kasim Matovu Ziryawulawo
ID: UNCST-2026-R026483
SELF LEADERSHIP, JOB SATSIFACTION AND WORK BEHAVIOR AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN GREATER KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
REFNo: SS6309ES

i. To establish the effect of job satisfaction on work behaviour among police officers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. ii. To examine the effect of self-leadership on work behaviour among police officers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. iii. To investigate the effect of emotional intelligence on work behaviour among police officers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. iv. To establish the effect of job satisfaction on emotional intelligence among police officers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. v. To examine the effect of self-leadership on emotional intelligence among police officers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. vi. To investigate the mediating effect of emotional intelligence in the relationship between job satisfaction and work behaviour among police officers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. vii. To establish the mediating effect of emotional intelligence in the relationship between self- leadership and work behaviour among police officers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Uganda 2026-10-26 17:26:13 2029-10-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SSEDYABANE FRANK
ID: UNCST-2022-R011175
EXPLORING THE APPLICATION OF SERUM P16INK4A FOR DETECTION OF HIGH GRADE CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL LESIONS AMONG WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS8835ES

Assess the acceptability and feasibility of integration of blood-based biomarker testing into routine cervical cancer care workflows.,Analyze the serum expression profiles and the diagnostic accuracy of p16ink4A for the detection of CIN2+ among older WLWH in south western Uganda. ,To analyze the serum expression profiles and the diagnostic accuracy of p16ink4A for the detection of CIN2+ among older WLWH in south western Uganda and also assess the acceptability and feasibility (in terms of system fit, practicality and demand) of integration of blood-based biomarker testing into routine cervical cancer care workflows.,
Uganda 2026-10-26 17:24:33 2029-10-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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