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Patrick ALUKU
ID: UNCST-2026-R025007
 DETERMINANTS OF MARKET ACCESS FOR SMALLHOLDER HORTICULTURE FARMERS IN MBALE DISTRICT: A CASE STUDY OF ONION AND CARROT PRODUCERS IN WANALE SUB-COUNTY...
REFNo: A803ES

This study aims to examine the determinants of market access for smallholder horticulture farmers in Mbale district: a case study of onion and carrot producers in Wanale Sub-County. Specific objectives: The study aims to achieve the following objectives: 1. To assess the effect of market infrastructure on market access for smallholder horticulture farmers in Wanale Sub-county. 2. To examine the effect of institutional support on market access for smallholder horticulture farmers in Wanale Sub-county. 3. To determine the effect of transaction costs on market access for smallholder horticulture farmers in Wanale Sub-county. 4. To find out the other factors affecting market access for smallholder horticulture farmers in Wanale Sub-county.
 Uganda 2026-07-09 19:36:00 2029-07-09 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adalbert Aineomucunguzi
ID:
Conservation Research to Monitor Grey Crowned Cranes in Uganda through Colour Band Ringing and Aerial Surveys
REFNo: NS1291ES

1. To establish a standardized crane ringing program by fitting ELSA colour rings on 20 Grey Crowned Crane chicks annually over a five-year period.
2. To track and document movement patterns and habitat use of colour-marked cranes across breeding, foraging, and dispersal landscapes.
3. To estimate survival rates and recruitment of juvenile cranes through periodic resighting of marked individuals.
4. To generate baseline biological and ecological data (including morphometrics) to address key knowledge gaps in the species’ life cycle.
5. To strengthen evidence-based conservation planning and adaptive management for Grey Crowned Crane populations in Uganda.
6. Provide data on Grey Crowned Crane populations and their distribution in Uganda
7. Advance our understanding of landscape use (particularly agriculture) and its influence on size and distribution of crane populations
8. Identify areas where the potential exists for crane conservation interventions


Uganda 2026-07-09 19:34:31 2029-07-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
muyunga ashiraf
ID: UNCST-2025-R021888
 CUSTOMARY LAND DISPUTES ADJUDICATION AND TENURE SECURITY IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF ACHOLI SUB REGION
REFNo: SS5467ES

a)To examine the legal and institutional framework governing customary land tenure adjudication in Uganda and its applicability to the Acholi context. b) To examine the jurisprudential approaches and evidentiary standards adopted by superior courts in the adjudication of customary land disputes in the Acholi sub-region. c) To assess the impact of formal judicial outcomes on tenure security within the plural adjudicatory context of the Acholi sub-region d) To propose legal and institutional reforms for strengthening the adjudication of customary land disputes and tenure security based on findings from the Acholi subregion.
 Uganda 2026-07-09 19:33:37 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Bashemera Birungi Brenda
ID: UNCST-2025-R021775
 A Deep Learning Framework for Stroke Biomarker Detection and Prediction of Post Stroke Epilepsy in Brain CT Scans
REFNo: SIR712ES

1.Collect and curate brain CT scan image datasets. 2. Develop a deep learning segmentation model to detect stroke biomark- ers. 3. Develop a deep learning prediction model to predict the likelihood of Post Stroke Epilepsy (PSE) to a high degree of accuracy. 4. Develop Large Language Models (LLM) to provide clinical reports from the deep learning models for stroke segmentation and post-stroke epilepsy prediction.
 Uganda 2026-07-09 19:30:44 2029-07-09 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
 POPULATION-BASED EVALUATION OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT AMONG ADULTS OF TWO RURAL POPULATIONS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS7934ES

To build a cohort platform of adults living in Rubirizi Town Council in Rubirizi District in Southwestern Uganda and Kabwangasi subcounty in Butebo District in Eastern Uganda, with linkage to routinely collected clinical and/or medico-administrative data at the health centre to answer pertinent research questions about NCDs. ,To determine the trends in prevalence and incidence of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension among the cohort participants in among the adults living in Rubirizi Town Council in Rubirizi District in Southwestern Uganda and Kabwangasi subcounty in Butebo District in Eastern Uganda.,To document the sociocultural determinants of health to inform the development of community-led strategies for health promotion and improved quality of life among the adults living in Rubirizi Town Council in Rubirizi District in Southwestern Uganda and Kabwangasi subcounty in Butebo District in Eastern Uganda. ,To determine the burden of known risk factors such as obesity, lifestyle, smoking and diet, associated with Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension among the adults living in Rubirizi Town Council in Rubirizi District in Southwestern Uganda and Kabwangasi subcounty in Butebo District in Eastern Uganda.,.To determine the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension and examine associated sociocultural factors among the adults living in Rubirizi Town Council in Rubirizi District in Southwestern Uganda and Kabwangasi subcounty in Butebo District in Eastern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2026-07-09 19:26:55 2029-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Raymond Alinetu
ID: UNCST-2025-R022600
 PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF TIME-TO-DISPOSITION AMONG ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT PATIENTS AT THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS7584ES

To determine the mean time-to-disposition, identify its predictors, and assess its association with early clinical outcomes among adult road traffic accident patients at the Emergency Department of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital 1) To determine the mean time-to-disposition and the prevalence of prolonged time-to-disposition (exceeding 4 hours) among adult road traffic accident patients at the Emergency Department of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. 2) To identify the patient-related factors (e.g., age, injury severity, impairment), attendant-related factors (e.g., presence, relationship, decision-making capacity), and system-level factors (e.g., staffing, diagnostic service availability, time of arrival) that predict prolonged time-to-disposition among adult road traffic accident patients at the Emergency Department of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. 3) To determine the association between time-to-disposition and early clinical outcomes (recovery status and survival at ED disposition) among adult road traffic accident patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Uganda 2026-07-09 19:24:38 2029-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moffat  Nyirenda Joha
ID: UNCST-2020-R019333
 Longitudinal Study of Oculomics in the General Population Cohort, Uganda Africa Oculomics Research Programme
REFNo: HS7940ES

Primary Objective: Our vision is to unlock the potential of Oculomics to better understand, diagnose and predict non-communicable disease (NCDs), to improve health outcomes and equity for African populations. Secondary Objectives: 1. Establish prospective ocular imaging and NCD phenotyping studies, nested within the existing General Population Cohort in Uganda. 2. Optimise artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models for ocular image analysis for this African population, and to fine-tune these models to detect several different systemic conditions. 3. Investigate cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between ocular biomarkers and major NCDs, to determine the diagnostic, prognostic and predictive potential of oculomics for these conditions. 4. Assess the prevalence, incidence, progression and risk factors for common ophthalmic conditions. 5. Report the long-term incidence, progression and risk factors for major NCDs (including CVD, Renal disease, liver disease, mental health, neurological conditions and musculoskeletal impairment).
Malawi 2026-07-09 19:22:22 2029-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yunia Musasizi Alele
ID: UNCST-2026-R024432
 Strategic Communication in Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS5401ES

i. How is strategic communication practised in universities in Uganda? ii. How does stakeholder engagement shape strategic communication in universities? iii. How does an integrated communication function shape university strategic communication? iv. How does top management perception shape the strategic communication role in universities? v. How does meaning construction shape strategic communication in universities?
Uganda 2026-07-09 19:20:38 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adalbert Aineomucunguzi
ID:
Understanding movements, behaviour, and habitat utilization of the Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda through Satellite Tracking
REFNo: NS1287ES

i. Identify core areas within the landscape utilized by cranes, determine their characteristics, explain why cranes prefer them, and assess their conservation status.
ii. Determine the timing of seasonal movements and the factors that influence them.
iii. Understand cross-border movements and their extent.
iv. Understand the home ranges of cranes during and after the breeding seasons.
v. Understand the annual survival rates of cranes and gain a better understanding of the causes of mortality.

 Uganda 2026-07-09 19:18:30 2029-07-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirsten VanHouten
ID: UNCST-2026-R024100
 Finding Their Place: The Contributions of Women with Disabilities to Peacebuilding
REFNo: SS5277ES

1. Understand the evolution of the participation of women with disabilities in peacebuilding in relation to the emerging international inclusivity norm.
2. Document the ways that women with disabilities have exercised agency in relation to peacebuilding in hybrid settings.
3. Contribute to and extend the research of EDID-GHDI through a case study on the agency of women and girls with disabilities in peacebuilding in East Africa and thematically in relation to peacebuilding.

 Canada 2026-07-09 19:17:37 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joanina Ayebare
ID: UNCST-2026-R024607
 A digital technology framework for mitigating corruption in public agencies of Uganda
REFNo: SIR678ES

1. To determine the requirements for a digital technology framework for mitigating corruption in public agencies. 2. To develop a digital technology framework for mitigating corruption in public agencies. 3. To evaluate the digital technology framework for mitigating corruption in public agencies.
Uganda 2026-07-09 19:15:07 2029-07-09 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Halla Health Uganda – User Discovery, Co-creation and Acceptability Study
REFNo: HS7843ES

Assess the alignment of the Halla Health Alpha platform with Uganda's national health policies and digital health frameworks as evaluated by health system stakeholders. Assess the usability and trust-levels of the application among up to 60 target users and health system stakeholders. Identify contextualized iterations of the Halla Health platform for Uganda through rapid discovery and co-creation sprints. Identify the unique ECD, nutrition, and climate-sensitive health needs of young Ugandan parents.
 Uganda 2026-07-09 19:13:14 2029-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 CONNECTING YOUTH TO GAINFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Y-CONNECT) PROJECT IN NAKIVALE REFUGEE SETTLEMENT AND HOST COMMUNITIES IN ISINGIRO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5438ES

Research questions

1. What is the added value of combining skilling, mentorship, and start-up capital for youth employment and income outcomes compared to capital alone?

2. Which business development support (BDS) delivery models are most effective for refugee and host youth microenterprises?

3. How does youth engagement in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) affect resilience, social cohesion, and access to capital?

4. What role does mind-set and soft skills development play in improving entrepreneurship outcomes?

5. What characteristics define successful youth entrepreneurs in the context of Y-Connect?

 Uganda 2026-07-09 19:10:53 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abel  Kakuru
ID: UNCST-2022-R009193
 Spleen carriage of the malaria parasite, immune responses and host-parasite interactions.
REFNo: HS7898ES

The overall aims of this project are to: 1) Comprehensively map and characterize the immune landscape during malaria in spleens from currently infected and exposed individuals. 2) Identify key processes driving malaria immune development and, identify and test novel therapeutic targets and vaccine platforms that can boost immune development during infection or vaccination 3) Identify the burden of Plasmodium falciparum hidden in the spleen and conduct parasite drug sensitivity testing, phenotyping, genotyping and transcriptomic analyses to compare parasites in the spleen versus those in peripheral blood
Uganda 2026-07-09 18:53:58 2029-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ISMAH SERUNJOJI
ID: UNCST-2026-R023494
 ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR OF KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5386ES

1.To examine the effect of autonomy on the innovation ecosystems of the industrial sector of Kampala, Uganda. 2.To assess the effect of innovativeness on the innovation ecosystems of the industrial sector of Kampala, Uganda. 3.To investigate the effect of risk-taking on the innovation ecosystems of the industrial sector of Kampala, Uganda. 4.To evaluate the effect of proactiveness on the innovation ecosystems of the industrial sector of Kampala, Uganda. 5.To analyse the effect of competitive aggressiveness on the innovation ecosystems of the industrial sector of Kampala, Uganda. 6.To investigate the effect of the moderating variables (Government, finance and infrastructure) on the innovation ecosystems of the industrial sector of Kampala, Uganda.
Ugandan 2026-07-09 18:50:21 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kateregga Michael
ID: UNCST-2024-R016456
 Effects of Extreme Heat and Ambient Air Pollution on Morbidity and Mortality in Northern Uganda: A Time-Series Analysis
REFNo: HS7825ES

To assess the delayed effects of ambient temperature and PM2.5 exposure on morbidity and mortality within 0–6 days following exposure among populations in Moyo and Gulu districts, Northern Uganda, from 2015 to 2024.,To assess whether PM2.5 modifies the association between ambient temperature and morbidity and mortality among populations in Moyo and Gulu districts, Northern Uganda, from 2015 to 2024.,To assess the association between ambient PM2.5 concentrations and cardio-pulmonary morbidity and mortality among populations in Moyo and Gulu districts, Northern Uganda, from 2015 to 2024.,To determine the association between ambient temperature and all-cause morbidity and mortality among populations in Moyo and Gulu districts, Northern Uganda, from 2015 to 2024.,To assess the effects of extreme ambient temperature and ambient air pollution (PM2.5) on all-cause and cardio-pulmonary morbidity and mortality among populations in Moyo and Gulu districts, Northern Uganda, from 2015 to 2024.,
 Uganda 2026-07-09 18:49:10 2029-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sandra Nabulega
ID: UNCST-2026-R024175
 Digital Literacy in Uganda�s Education System: Conceptualization, Enactment, and Realization Under Global Influence and Structural Inequality
REFNo: SS5413ES

To examine how digital literacy is conceptualized, enacted, and realized within Uganda�s education system under conditions of global influence and structural inequality? To analyse how digital skills are conceptualised and shaped through policy frameworks, pedagogical approaches, and learners� lived experiences in Uganda. To examine the pedagogical approaches that shape digital literacy education in Ugandan secondary schools. To examine the extent to which completion of the digital literacy course in secondary school is associated with students� perceived digital preparedness for higher education or employment.
 Uganda 2026-07-09 18:48:10 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kalembe Justine
ID: UNCST-2025-R020881
 Financial Accountability and Organizational Performance of Public Sector Institutions in Uganda. A case of the Parliament of Uganda
REFNo: SS5411ES

i. To assess the relationship between financial accountability and budgetary control in the Parliament of Uganda. ii. To evaluate the effect of budget execution on the internal control systems in the Parliament of Uganda iii. To examine the mediating effect between internal control systems and organisational performance of the Parliament of Uganda. iv. To determine the Direct contribution of financial accountability to the organisational performance of the Parliament of Uganda.
Uganda 2026-07-09 18:44:42 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tom Joseph Mukasa
ID: UNCST-2025-R022357
 INTEGRATING LIFECYCLE SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT METRICS INTO COST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: A MODEL-BASED APPROACH FOR UGANDA\'S PUBLIC SECTOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
REFNo: SIR645ES

This research aims to develop a model for integrating Lifecycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) metrics into cost management practices within Uganda's public sector construction projects. This model seeks to enhance cost accuracy, improve transparency, and achieve better sustainability outcomes. To achieve the general objective, the research will focus on the following specific objectives: 1. Analyse the current cost management practices in Uganda’s public sector construction projects. 2. Evaluate the applicability of Lifecycle Sustainability Assessment metrics in Uganda's public sector construction projects. 3. Investigate the prospects for integrating Lifecycle Sustainability Assessment metrics into public sector cost management practices. 4. Develop a model for integrating Lifecycle Sustainability Assessment metrics into public sector construction cost management practices.
 Uganda 2026-07-09 18:42:31 2029-07-09 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kambaho Narasi Anyijuka
ID: UNCST-2026-R024595
 The role of the mass media campaigns in promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Uganda
REFNo: SS5205ES

1.To analyze public perceptions of mass media campaigns’ influence on TVET in Uganda.
2.To analyze the mass media campaigns employed in TVET promotion in Uganda.
3.To assess the effectiveness of mass media campaigns in increasing awareness of TVET in Uganda

 Uganda 2026-07-06 16:31:00 2029-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Balinandi Karabyo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007529
 Bunyavirus Research into Disease, Global Immunity, and Epidemiology (BRIDGE) in Uganda
REFNo: HS7738ES

1. Describe the prevalence and characteristics of long-term sequelae among bunyavirus survivors compared to controls. 2. Describe immune responses in bunyavirus survivors including antibody levels, T-cell responses, and B cell memory compared to controls
 Uganda 2026-07-06 16:23:55 2029-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Vicent Ssenyondo Patrick
ID: UNCST-2025-R022030
 Evaluating the feasibility of screw Pile foundations for sustainable housing in smart city development
REFNo: SIR674ES

Main Objective To improve the livelihood of low-income earners living in emerging smart cities by providing guidelines to the construction of organized, safe and affordable housing facilities for low-income earners. This will be achieved by evaluating the feasibility of screw Pile foundations to support low-cost houses. Specific objectives (i) Examine the existing standard designs of housing for low-income earners. (ii) Determine the soil properties and conditions (iii) Design an appropriate experimental setup that can model screw pile (iv) Formulate the design charts to guide the design of a stable foundation
Uganda 2026-07-06 15:59:52 2029-07-06 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juma Ndhokero
ID: UNCST-2026-R023346
 Hybrid Statistical Modelling of Climate Change Impact on Smallholder Rice Production Systems in Uganda
REFNo: NS1270ES

I. To assess the effects of climatic and non-climatic factors on rice yield in Uganda’s smallholder systems. II. To examine the relationship between climate variability and production efficiency in smallholder rice farming systems. III. To fit and validate hybrid Statistical models that Combine Classical Statistical Methods with Machine Learning Techniques to Simulate Rice Yields under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 Climate Scenarios. IV. To compare the predictive performance of statistical, machine learning, and hybrid models in forecasting rice yields under climate change scenarios. V. To identify and prioritise climate-smart adaptation strategies based on empirical modelling and stakeholder insights.
Uganda 2026-07-06 15:57:48 2029-07-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dennis Mwesigwa N/A
ID: UNCST-2024-R003797
 DOMESTIC RESOURCING FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS( SRH)
REFNo: SS5357ES

To analyze Uganda's SRH budget pathways and financing gaps and build youth leadership for influencing domestic financing decisions
 Uganda 2026-07-06 15:51:09 2029-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Myriam Denov
ID: UNCST-2026-R024683
 Children Born of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Northern Uganda: A Participatory and Arts-Based Approach
REFNo: SS5334ES

To explore, document, analyze, compare and disseminate the perspectives, lived realities and psychosocial needs of youth born of conflict-related sexual violence in northern Uganda.
 Canada 2026-07-06 15:47:34 2029-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francisca Nagujja
ID: UNCST-2023-R007121
 Community Attitudes towards Hospice and Palliative Care in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: SS4885ES

1. To explore the community’s understanding of hospice and palliative care services among the community in South-Western Uganda
2. To explore challenges and barriers to accessing hospice and palliative care in the south-western Uganda community
3. To find community-based approaches to addressing the barriers to accessing palliative care in the South-Western region

 Uganda 2026-07-06 15:32:03 2029-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnifred Kansiime Kimara
ID: UNCST-2021-R012131
 Integration of VectorCAM Digital Innovations into malaria control program in Uganda: An implementation research study to scale up advanced Entomological Surveillance
REFNo: SS4835ES

To evaluate the implementation and effectiveness outcomes of VectorCam across 20 additional districts in Uganda during national scale-up,To assess the implementation of the VectorCam model in two pilot districts and refine strategies for scale-up.,To identify determinants of VectorCam implementation using CFIR and co-develop ERIC-informed implementation strategies to support effective rollout.,
 Uganda 2026-07-06 14:49:09 2029-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SIMON ARUNGA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013498
 TELEPHONE ASSISTED HOME BASED DECISION TOOL TO GUIDE POST-OPERATIVE REVIEW VISITS AFTER ROUTINE CATARACT SURGERY IN AN AFRICAN SETTING (The Telephone Assisted Cataract Tool -TACT-STUDY).
REFNo: HS5948ES

To compare the effectiveness of the TACT versus face-to-face standard of care follow up after routine cataract surgery in a randomized controlled clinical trial (this will be informed by the validation study and will be conducted beyond the scope of this grant application).,To validate the TACT (sensitivity and specificity) in identifying post operative complications and guiding referral visits among patients who had routine cataract surgery ,To develop a telephone assisted home based decision tool (Telephone Assisted Cataract Tool-TACT) to be used by ophthalmic nurse practitioners to triage post operative cataract patients for potential complications,
 Uganda 2026-07-06 14:42:51 2029-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Haruna Muwonge
ID: UNCST-2019-R000128
 Surgical Site Infections in a Ugandan Rural Setting: Transmission Dynamics, Risk Factors, Burden, Antibiotic Susceptibility, and Possible Interventions
REFNo: HS7858ES

To design and evaluate a context-specific interventional care bundle for the reduction of surgical site infections in rural Ugandan health facilities,To estimate the economic burden of surgical site infections on patients, healthcare providers, and the health system,To determine antimicrobial susceptibility profiles and transmission dynamics of bacterial pathogens associated with surgical site infections ,To assess clinical outcomes among patients diagnosed with surgical site infections,To identify risk factors associated with the occurrence of surgical site infections in rural Ugandan health facilities,To determine the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, risk factors, treatment outcomes, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, and economic burden of surgical site infections in rural Ugandan health facilities, and to develop and evaluate a context-specific intervention package for their prevention and control.,
 Uganda 2026-07-06 14:41:09 2029-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty Nyangoma
ID: UNCST-2025-R022905
 Gut Microbiome and Depression among People Living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS7947ES

1: Characterize gut-microbiome composition and predicted functional pathways among 60 adults living with HIV (PLWH). 2: Evaluate whether gut microbiome composition and predicted functional pathways are associated with HIV-related factors (e.g., viral load, disease duration, and ART regimen) and depressive symptoms among Ugandan adults living with HIV in Kampala.
Uganda 2026-06-30 16:37:10 2029-06-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laureen Muhairwe Lumina Marie
ID: UNCST-2026-R026157
 PRICING, AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF BRAND AND GENERIC ESSENTIAL MEDICINES: EVIDENCE FROM UGANDA
REFNo: HS8018ES

Aim: To evaluate the pricing, availability, and affordability of brand/originator and generic essential medicines
across public, private, and NGO/mission pharmacy sectors in Uganda, and to identify barriers and facilitators
to generic substitution.
Specific Objectives:
• To determine price differences between originator and generic essential medicines across up to 8
pharmacy facilities in Uganda (public, private, NGO).
• To assess the availability of originator and generic medicines across facility types, expressed as a
percentage of medicines found in stock on the day of the survey.
• To calculate affordability of essential medicines using the days' wage methodology, expressed in days’
wages of the lowest paid government worker.
• To analyse how Uganda's NMP (2015) provisions on generic substitution are implemented in practice,
drawing on pharmacist and key stakeholder perspectives.
• To identify barriers and facilitators to generic medicine dispensing from pharmacist and key stakeholder
perspectives to inform targeted policy interventions.
• To provide evidence-based policy recommendations for Uganda’s Ministry of Health on pharmaceutical
pricing policy, generic substitution enforcement and access to essential medicine access.
 Uganda 2026-06-29 14:54:17 2029-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ayebare DavidSantison
ID: UNCST-2025-R023207
 POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS, SUICIDALITY AND SELF-HELP PLUS AMONG SELF-SETTLED YOUNG REFUGEES IN MBARARA CITY, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS7984ES

1.4 Objectives 1.4.1 Broad Objective To evaluate the effect of the Self-Help Plus (SH+) on posttraumatic stress and suicidality in self-settled young refugees aged 15-24 in Mbarara City, southwestern Uganda. 1.4.2 Specific Objectives 1. To determine the prevalence of suicidality among self-settled young refugees aged 15–24 years in Mbarara City, southwestern Uganda. 2. To assess the severity of posttraumatic stress symptoms among self-settled young refugees aged 15–24 years in Mbarara City, southwestern Uganda. 3. To evaluate the effect of the Self-Help Plus (SH+) intervention on posttraumatic stress symptoms among self-settled young refugees aged 15–24 years in Mbarara City, southwestern Uganda. 4. To evaluate the effect of the Self-Help Plus (SH+) intervention on suicidality among self-settled young refugees aged 15–24 years in Mbarara City, southwestern Uganda.
Uganda 2026-06-29 14:49:40 2029-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Linette Lubuulwa Marie
ID: UNCST-2026-R024243
 Sustainable Justice through Community Power: A Comparative Participatory Action Study on Legal Empowerment, Civic Space, and Collective Action in Uganda and Rwanda. RefNo: SS5383ES
REFNo: SS5502ES

? Overall objective: To strengthen evidence-based recognition and support for community justice actors, and increase community power and collective agency to address justice challenges.
? Objective 1: To generate robust, practice-based evidence on the contributions of community justice actors to advancing socio-economic rights and access to justice.
? Objective 2: To strengthen community justice actors as community mobilizers and advocates for socio-economic rights.
? Objective 3: To strengthen community platforms and networks to enable collective action on justice challenges.
? To examine the roles played by community justice actors {community-based paralegals, local mediation committees (Abunzi), and legal empowerment organizations} in enabling communities to claim and defend their socio-economic rights in Rwanda and Uganda.
? To explore and compare the roles of community-based paralegal in Uganda and Rwanda in facilitating community mobilization and collective action to address systemic injustices and enforce socio-economic rights in their immediate contexts.
? To identify the structural barriers which inhibit grassroots organizing and the building of collective power in defending and advancing rights and the strategies that are used to overcome these barriers in Uganda and Rwanda.
? To explore how legal empowerment approaches can complement community mobilization and coalition building to assist marginalized groups to address threats to their rights and develop longer-term and context-specific justice solutions?
? To develop evidence-based recommendations for scalable practices by grassroots justice actors that can be utilized to mobilize collective action and to protect the rights of the most vulnerable.
? To develop evidence-based recommendations for scaling up community mobilization to promote civic engagement, build transformative change and ultimately deepen democracy.

 South Africa 2026-06-29 14:46:31 2029-06-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Basaliza Edigar
ID: UNCST-2026-R025833
 AGRO-ECOLOGICAL-BASED ADAPTATION APPROACHES FOR DROUGHT RESILIENCE AMONG AGROPASTORAL FARMERS IN UGANDA’S CATTLE CORRIDOR
REFNo: A789ES

1) To characterize the agroecological adaptation practices for drought resilience among agro-pastoral farmers in Uganda’s Cattle corridor.
2) To assess agropastoral farmers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of agroecological adaptation practices in enhancing drought resilience in Uganda’s Cattle corridor.
3) To determine the factors influencing the adoption of agroecological adaptation practices for drought resilience among agropastoral farmers in Uganda’s Cattle corridor.
4) To explore the effect of agroecological adaptation practices on drought resilience and agricultural productivity among agropastoral famers in Uganda’s Cattle corridor.

 Uganda 2026-06-29 14:37:33 2029-06-29 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Evans Wangwe Nathan
ID: UNCST-2024-R003339
 Leveraging Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning for Early Detection and Management of Hypertension in Uganda
REFNo: HS7810ES

General Objective: To design and evaluate a machine learning predictive model for early detection of hypertension in Uganda. Specific Objectives: 1. To build and evaluate a predictive model for hypertension using machine learning. 2. To assess the performance and accuracy of the model in predicting hypertension, like accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and the Area Under the Curve (AUC), in recognizing persons at high risk of developing hypertension. 3. To evaluate the usability of the predictive model in the early detection of hypertension.
Uganda 2026-06-29 13:46:10 2029-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
George Youssef
ID: UNCST-2025-R023202
 Acceptability of Recover@Home, an At-Home Nursing Follow-up Program after Ambulatory Surgery, Among Healthcare Providers and Community Members in Uganda
REFNo: HS7623ES

To assess the acceptability of the Recover@Home program after ambulatory surgery among healthcare providers and community members in Uganda. To assess the acceptability of the Recover@Home program among healthcare providers who are familiar with the concept and program. To explore the perceptions, attitudes, and acceptability of the Recover@Home program among community leaders and community members.
 USA 2026-06-29 13:30:49 2029-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sharley  Aloyo Melissa
ID:
Understanding Co-Morbidities in Rheumatic Heart Disease: Development and validation of diagnostic tests for Group A Streptococcus and common respiratory viral infections in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7765ES

Primary Objective: To develop and validate a Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) based point-of-care test for Group A Streptococcus and common viral pathogens with sensitivity ?95% and specificity ?90% for use by low-cadre health care workers in Uganda.

Secondary Objective

1. To design, optimize, and evaluate a LAMP-based molecular point-of-care diagnostic test cassette for Group A Streptococcus (sensitivity of at least 95% and a specificity of ?90%).

2. To modify the developed test into a multiplexed point of care molecular-based diagnostic test targeting Group A streptococcus and common viral pathogens that cause respiratory tract infections (Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)/COVID-19).

3. To conduct a validation cross-sectional study to compare the diagnostic performance of the newly developed point-of-care test against the throat culture and PCR gold standards.

4. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of a smartphone-based artificial intelligence mobile App in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcus throat infection

5. To assess the usability and acceptability of the developed point-of-care test and the Mobile App among healthcare workers and participants
 Uganda 2026-06-29 13:27:53 2029-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joackim Ssesanga
ID: UNCST-2026-R023713
 PSYCHOSOCIAL RESILIENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH PERINATAL HIV IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS7480ES

1. To identify the specific coping strategies that enable adolescents with perinatal HIV to maintain mental health and resilience in school settings. 2. To evaluate the impact of HIV-related stigma on the educational outcomes (attendance and grades) of adolescents in Central Uganda. 3. To determine the roles played by teachers, parents, and peers in facilitating a supportive environment for perinatally infected students.
Uganda 2026-06-29 13:25:20 2029-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Varsha Ashok
ID: UNCST-2026-R025166
 Inspiring Careers in the Agrifood Sector through Career Talks and Human-Centered Approaches
REFNo: SS5457ES

This study seeks to generate rigorous evidence to inform the design and potential scale-up of career guidance interventions for O-Level and Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) students in Uganda’s agrifood sector. The broader project involves designing and piloting two modalities of career talks video-based and in-person using a human-centered and iterative approach. Evidence generated through the research phases will guide refinement and assess feasibility for integration into Uganda’s career guidance systems. 3.2 Research Objectives (Evidence-Generating) The research component of the study has five core objectives: To assess baseline perceptions, aspirations, and knowledge gaps among O-Level and TVET students regarding careers in Uganda’s agrifood sector. To identify key design features (content, delivery style, messenger characteristics, and format) that make career talks engaging, culturally relevant, and gender-sensitive for different student segments. To compare the effectiveness of in-person versus video-delivered career talks in influencing students’ career knowledge, perceptions, and intentions toward agrifood careers. To examine factors affecting the acceptability and feasibility of implementing career talks within school and TVET institutional contexts. To generate evidence-based recommendations for scalable career guidance interventions aligned with Uganda’s education and youth employment systems. 3.3 Project (Implementation) Objectives The following objectives relate to intervention development and implementation rather than evidence generation: To co-create career talk content with students, teachers, and agrifood professionals using a human-centered design approach. To recruit and brief role models representing selected personas for prototype development and piloting. To develop and refine prototype career talks through iterative stakeholder testing. To prepare career talk formats for potential integration into national career guidance structures. These project objectives provide the foundation for the research but are not themselves evaluative outcomes. 3.4 Research Questions What are the prevailing perceptions, aspirations, and misconceptions about agrifood careers among O-Level and TVET students in Uganda? What design elements (content, messenger, format, delivery mode) make career talks engaging and credible for students across contexts? How do in-person and video-delivered career talks differ in their influence on students’ knowledge, perceptions, and stated career intentions? What institutional, logistical, and contextual factors influence the acceptability and feasibility of delivering career talks in schools and TVET institutions? What implications do the findings have for scalable, policy-aligned career guidance interventions in Uganda?
India 2026-06-25 22:48:40 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Asiimwe Shane Ian
ID: UNCST-2024-R002876
 Postpartum urinary incontinence among mothers in Kampala, Uganda: Prevalence, factors associated, lived experiences and predictors of persistence of incontinence.
REFNo: HS7886ES

4. To explore other pelvic floor dysfunctions among women with postpartum urinary incontinence in Kampala, Uganda (Sub-study IV). ,2. To establish the prevalence and the predictors of persistence of postpartum urinary incontinence among women in Kampala, Uganda (Sub study II).,2. To describe the lived experiences of women with postpartum urinary incontinence in Kampala, Uganda (Sub study II),1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with postpartum urinary incontinence among women in Kampala, Uganda (Sub study I) ,To determine prevalence and factors associated with postpartum urinary incontinence, describe the lived experiences of affected women and establish predictors of persistence of urinary incontinence among women who have had child birth in Kampala Uganda.,
 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:46:06 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pius Mukisa Not applicable
ID:
Lot Quality Assurance Sampling Based Surveillance of Antibiotic Use and Resistance; Stakeholder perspectives, Feasibility and Prediction of Future Resistance Risk.
REFNo: HS7718ES

1. To examine the influence of stakeholder positions, interests, incentives and power on antibiotic use (ABU) surveillance in Uganda using a political economy lens. 2. To examine the influence of stakeholder positions, interests, incentives and power on antibiotic resistance (ABR) surveillance in Uganda using a political economy lens. 3. To evaluate the acceptability, adoption, appropriateness feasibility and sustainability of lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) based surveillance of antibiotic resistance (ABR) in Uganda 4. To determine the cost of implementing lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) based surveillance of antibiotic resistance (ABR) at district level in Uganda. 5. To predict the future risk of developing resistance among stored extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates through exposure to laboratory induced selection pressures.
Uganda 2026-06-25 22:43:19 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cristina Reverzani
ID: UNCST-2023-R008154
 Vitamin D supplementation among pregnant women in Uganda for the prevention of adverse obstetric outcomes: a randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS7794ES

The objective of this trial is to investigate if vitamin D supplementation among pregnant women in Uganda prevents adverse maternal and foetal outcomes, with special emphasis on preeclampsia.
Italy 2026-06-25 22:39:41 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Naomi Nabami
ID: UNCST-2025-R018998
 Women vendors: A history of female commercial activities across the Uganda-Congo border during the 20th century.
REFNo: SS4964ES

The first objective of this project is to contribute to women’s empowerment in the subregion by looking at their historical trajectory. It will also allow for historicizing ICBT between the DRC and Uganda, recentering female agency, and bringing in the Congolese perspective. The project fills in an important blank spot in our historical understanding of the Uganda-Congo border’s economic development by connecting the precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial contexts in which this trade took place. By recentering the overlooked role of women as commercial actors throughout the history of ICBT, the project investigates how trade connections evolved in times of war and forced displacement, but also in pre-conflict decades. This will result in a dissertation that focuses on the 20th century to the present.
Here are the specific objectives of the research:
RO1 – Historicizing ICBT between the DRC and Uganda: According to Titeca (2009), informal trade activities between DRC and Uganda must be understood through the lens of a complex history that includes ethnic interconnections and refugee fluxes. Yet they also build on historical relations and exchanges that predate the context of conflict or the Structural Adjustment Programs. The project fills in an important blank spot in our historical understanding of this border’s economic development by connecting the precolonial, colonial and postcolonial contexts in which this trade took place. By recentering the overlooked role of women as commercial actors throughout the history of ICBT, the project investigates how trade connections evolved in times of war and forced displacement, but also in pre-conflict decades. This will result in a dissertation that focuses on the period 1850 to present.
RO2 – Recentering female agency: Public discourse about the border area under study, particularly the Congolese side, often portrays women as mere victims of a conflict-prone context. While sexual violence is indeed used as a weapon of war in this region, with cases dating back to colonial abuses (see Mertens 2023), it is crucial to also pay attention to the ways in which these women have shaped their livelihoods, generated forms of economic autonomy, and evaded male control (see for example Obbo 1980, MacGaffey 1988). Because of its informal character, ICBT generates specific regulatory dynamics, which not only require negotiation with state officials, but also with the broader population (see Titeca 2012). However, we know very little about the ways in which women have navigated this commercial ecosystem. Therefore, their agency is the starting point of this research project (see Thomas 2016). By applying an interdisciplinary approach and using a variety of sources, the project tackles the methodological challenges that have hitherto played a role in the overlooking of Central African female histories.
RO3 – Bringing in the Congolese perspective :Informal export from Uganda to the DRC continues to grow rapidly, with the DRC making up 49,4% of Uganda’s total informal exports in 2018, in comparison to 27,1% in 2010 (Titeca 2020: 3). While this project does not have the ambition to add quantitative data from the Congolese side to the debate, it is innovative in its historical attention to the activities, experiences and livelihoods of Congolese female experiences in this border area. The informality of their activities and the lack of control over mobility was a general source of distress for the colonial government, especially in border areas (see for example Mathys forthcoming). Recent doctoral research by Aurélie Bouvart (2024) even suggests that Congolese women who were brought to court in the Belgian Congo were mostly convicted for “crimes” related to unauthorized mobility. This project, therefore, contributes a critical new perspective by foregrounding the agency of Congolese women and by highlighting the historical continuities in their strategies for navigating both economic and social landscapes across the Congolese-Ugandan border.
 Democratic Republic of Congo 2026-06-25 22:37:37 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
EMMANUEL OLUKA 0
ID: UNCST-2025-R022876
 UNVEILING PATTERNS AND PREDICTORS OF PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS(PrEP) OUTCOMES AMONG PEOPLE AT HIGH RISK OF HIV IN TESO-SUBREGION, UGANDA: LATENT CLASS ANALYSIS
REFNo: HS7804ES

Objective 1: To determine the patterns of PrEP use among People at high risk of HIV in Teso sub-region using Latent class analysis Objective 2: To describe the characteristics of latent classes among different sub-groups of People at high risk to HIV Objective 3: To evaluate the class-specific PrEP outcomes among People at high risk of HIV
Uganda 2026-06-25 22:36:09 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fatumo  Segun Adeyemi
ID:
Uncovering Molecular Determinants of Complex Diseases in Africa
REFNo: HS7783ES

Aim 1: To generate broad-capture proteomic and metabolomic measurements from diverse populations in Africa. Aim 2: To utilise the genetic architecture of diverse African populations to facilitate new insights into disease pathways. Objective 2.1: Construct comprehensive molQTL maps that capture the unique genetic architecture of African populations, between African and other ancestries, and within African regions. Objective 2.2: Finemap molQTLs using high-resolution genetic data from African populations to identify causal variants Aim 3: To assess the aetiological significance of identified molecular quantitative trait loci (molQTLs) by colocalising them with complex disease-associated genetic signals. Objective 3.1: To identify shared genetic loci and perform colocalisation analysis between molQTLs and GWAS signals for complex diseases. Objective 3.2: Integrate functional annotation with pathway analysis to understand the biological mechanisms underlying colocalised loci. Objective 3.3: Identify potential drug targets and therapeutic pathways associated with prioritised colocalised loci.
UK 2026-06-25 22:34:39 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ISABIRYE PAUL
ID: UNCST-2024-R016192
 An Evaluation and Adaptation of Maternal, Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) in-service training and monitoring to optimise implementation in 3 rural districts of Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS7780ES

1. To conduct a scoping review of existing global literature, training evaluations, and programmatic grey materials to understand the breadth of research and identify gaps in the training of healthcare providers in MPDSR. 2. To explore and document the perspectives and experiences of health care providers, district health teams, and national -level stakeholders regarding the use of existing MPDSR training materials, training models, and monitoring tools, using a behaviour change lens, and assess the need for additional training and adaptations. 3. To adapt and optimize the MPDSR training materials based on findings from the scoping review and the qualitative assessment of stakeholder experiences, using a person -based approach. 4. To adapt and optimize the MPDSR progress-monitoring tool based on findings from the qualitative assessment of stakeholder experiences, using Think Aloud Interviews. 5. To evaluate the shifts in experiences, perceptions and practices of health workers, before and after exposure to the adapted training materials and monitoring tools and document the perceived changes and contextual influences on MPDSR implementation.
Uganda 2026-06-25 22:32:54 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JULIET BABIRYE ALLEN
ID: UNCST-2023-R005641
 PROPORTION OF AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN RURAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS7728ES

We propose 1) To determine the proportion of overweight and obesity among AYLHIV in rural Uganda.2) To determine the factors associated with overweight and obesity among AYLHIV in rural Uganda. 3) To assess the facilitators and barriers of screening for overweight and obesity at the ART clinic and community distribution points in rural Uganda, and 4) To develop and internally validate a machine learning model that predicts the risk of overweight and obesity among AYLHIV in rural Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:31:24 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MARGARET OYELA ONEGI
ID:
One-Year Post-Treatment Follow-up, Outcomes, and Determinants of Return Among Women Living with HIV Treated for Cervical Precancer in North Central Uganda
REFNo: HS7754ES

The overarching goal of this protocol is to evaluate one-year post-treatment follow-up rates, characterize clinical outcomes, and identify determinants of return among WLHIV treated for cervical precancer in North Central Uganda and the Primary Objectives are as follows:
a) To determine the proportion of WLHIV who return for the recommended one-year post-treatment rescreening after cervical precancer treatment.
b) To assess the clinical outcomes, such as persistent disease, among WLHIV who return for the one-year post-treatment rescreening.
c) To identify individual, clinical, and health system factors associated with returning for the one year post treatment rescreening among WLHIV

 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:27:43 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
OCEN WALTER
ID: UNCST-2026-R024230
 PERCEPTION OF COFFEE FARMERS ON THE DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTS OF DODDER WEED (CUSCUTA REFLEXA) ON COFFEE PRODUCTION IN LIRA DISTRICT, UGANDA.
REFNo: A777ES

1. To determine the farmers perception on the distribution and abundance of C. reflexa on coffee plantations. 2. To determine coffee farmers perception on management practices of C. reflexa 3. To determine coffee farmers risks that arise from C. reflexa infestation.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:23:57 2029-06-25 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dorothy Akongo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007564
 Evaluating Essential Services provided by the Local Governments Using Citizen Report Card Endline Survey in Jinja, Uganda
REFNo: SS5329ES

1. To assess the citizens' knowledge and participation in the services provided by their local
government besides health.
2. To assess the community understanding and awareness of child focused health care and the right
of the child within the health care system
3. To explore health care providers’, children and community members understanding of child rights,
experiences and participation in health care received at health facilities and local government
Uganda 2026-06-25 22:22:13 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Walakira
ID: UNCST-2025-R022446
 Combating Antimalarial Resistance: An AI-Driven Approach to Identify andPrioritize Key Parasite Mutations
REFNo: HS7367ES

1. To use AI-driven variant prediction, structural modeling, and clinical-epidemiological data integration to identify and prioritize Plasmodium falciparum mutations associated with drug and vaccine resistance.

2. To predict the pathogenicity of mutations across the P. falciparum genome.

3. To identify mutations located in active or functionally critical regions of prioritized P. falciparum genes by applying variant effect prediction and protein structure modeling tools.

4. To link predicted pathogenic mutations with available epidemiological and clinical metadata to identify variants of public health importance, including those associated with treatment failure, disease severity, or vaccine response.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:18:53 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
 Evaluation of the Uzazi Salama Project on Healthy Pregnancies and Climate Resilience among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Kasese district.
REFNo: SS5254ES

Primary objective:
To generate evidence on the maternal health journey of pregnant AGYW and assess health system readiness to provide quality maternal care and access health system readiness to provide quality maternal care for AGYWs in climate affected settings.
1. To assess health system readiness to provide quality youth friendly maternal health services for adolescence girls and young women in climate affected settings
2. To explore social cultural, economic and gender-related barriers influencing AGYWs access to sexual and reproductive health and maternal health services.
3. To document AGYW experiences using a journey mapping approach.
4. To assess the impact of climate related shocks (floods, landslides, droughts etc.) on access and utilization of maternal health services.
5. To identify health system challenges affecting quality of care and influence access to and utilization of maternal health care services among adolescent girls and young women (AGYWs).
6. To generate evidence to inform co design of climate resilient interventions

Uganda 2026-06-25 22:17:28 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Monday Rude
ID: UNCST-2025-R019646
 Transmission Dynamics, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes of Monkeypox Virus in Uganda from 2024 to 2025
REFNo: HS7965ES

1. To identify the risk factors of MPXV infection in Central and Western Uganda between 2024 and 2025. 2. To assess the routes of transmission of MPXV infection among adults in Central and Western Uganda between 2024 and 2025. 3. To assess the clinical presentation of MPXV infection among hospitalized adults in Central and Western Uganda between 2024 and 2025. 4. To assess the clinical outcomes of MPXV infection among hospitalized adults in Central and Western Uganda between 2024 and 2025. 5. To explore the three-month post-recovery effects of MPXV infection based on experiences of adult survivors of Mpox in communities of Central and Western Uganda between 2024 and 2025.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:15:25 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Okumu Bismarck
ID: UNCST-2025-R021281
 An Exploration of the Effect of the Lower Secondary Competency-Based Curriculum on Lifelong Learning in Acholi subregion, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS5199ES

Purpose To generate context specific evidence on how the implementation of the Lower Secondary Competency Based Curriculum contributes to the development of Lifelong Learning competencies among learners in the Acholi sub-region, Northern Uganda Specific Objectives The study will be guided by the following objectives: 1. To explore the Competency-Based Curriculum teaching/learning practices that align to lifelong learning in lower secondary schools in Acholi sub-region of Northern Uganda 2. To assess the indicators of lifelong learning on the students engaged in Competency-Based Curriculum in Acholi Sub-region of Northern Uganda 3. To explore experiences of stakeholders (Headteachers, Directors of studies, teachers and students) with CBC policy implementation in lower secondary schools in Acholi sub-region of Northern Uganda. 4. To analyse challenges in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in lower secondary schools in Acholi sub-region of Northern Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:11:20 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wandera Yusuf
ID: UNCST-2026-R024024
 "GOVERNANCE PRACTICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND EQUITABLE MEMBER DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL UGANDA SACCOS"
REFNo: SS5278ES

1. To assess how the effectiveness of SACCO leadership and board governance influences equitable member development.
2. To evaluate the role of transparency and accountability in promoting trust and fair distribution on equitable member development.
3. To examine the extent to which member involvement in SACCO governance affects equitable member development.
4. To investigate the impact of adherence to SACCO governance internal controls and risk management on equitable member development.
5. To evaluate how financial literacy programs affect equitable member development.
6. To develop evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at strengthening governance practices and financial literacy frameworks to enhance equitable member development in rural Uganda SACCOs.

 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:09:43 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
WINNIE ACHOLA STELLA
ID: UNCST-2026-R024263
 IMPACT OF STONE QUARRYING ACTIVITIES ON AIR, WATER QUALITY AND ASSOCIATED SELF-REPORTED RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS: A CASE STUDY OF TE-DAM STONE QUARRY SITE IN GULU CITY
REFNo: NS1272ES

1. To determine the concentrations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) at varying distances from selected stone quarry sites in Te-dam. 2. To determine the physicochemical parameters (pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, nitrates, nitrites, iron, and color) of the surface water near Te-Dam quarry site. 3. To assess the perceived respiratory and water related health effects associated with air and water quality deterioration resulting from stone quarrying activities on individuals around Te Dam.
Uganda 2026-06-25 22:04:22 2029-06-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BOSCO Opio
ID: UNCST-2026-R023988
 Modelling Seasonal Variations and the Influence of Personal-Environmental characteristics on Malaria Risk: Evidence from Lira District
REFNo: NS1304ES

Main Objective
To investigate the seasonal variations in malaria incidence and assess the influence of personal and
environmental characteristics on malaria risk in Lira District.
1.3.1 Specific Objectives
1. To Examine the seasonal variations of Malaria incidence in Lira district.
2.To Determine the influence of personal and environmental factors on the risk of malaria among
individuals in Lira District.
3. To Establish a suitable model to predict malaria risk in Lira district.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 22:02:25 2029-06-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Futoshi Yamauchi
ID: UNCST-2026-R025076
 Impacts of Solar Lanterns on Child Learning and Livelihoods in Refugee Camps and Hosting Communities in Northern Uganda: Incentives, Heterogeneity, and the Intrahousehold Allocation of Time
REFNo: SS5315ES


 Japan 2026-06-25 22:00:31 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hellen Nambi Mwasa
ID: UNCST-2026-R023689
 Financial technology adoption's contribution to inclusive growth through financial inclusion and literacy among women in Agribusiness in Central Uganda
REFNo: SS5328ES

1. To examine the role of financial technology adoption in enhancing inclusive growth for women in agribusinesses in Central Uganda.
2. To assess the relationship between financial technology adoption and financial inclusion for women in agribusinesses in Central Uganda.
3. To investigate the relationship between financial inclusion and inclusive growth for women in agribusinesses in Central Uganda
4. To establish the mediating role of financial inclusion in the relationship between financial technology adoption and inclusive growth for women in agribusinesses in Central Uganda
5. To examine the moderating role of financial literacy in the relationship between financial technology adoption and inclusive growth for women in agribusinesses in Central Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 21:28:00 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Abaasa N
ID:
MICROPLASTICS AS VECTORS OF PATHOGENS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH IN MBARARA CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: NS1259ES

I. To identify microplastics and their microbial communities in household water sources used by pregnant women.
II. To assess household water handling and plastic use practices that influence maternal exposure to microplastics and their associated pathogens.

 Uganda 2026-06-25 21:26:43 2029-06-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tanner Frahm
ID: UNCST-2025-R020258
 Intersection of Traditional and Western Medicine in Surgical Care: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Traditional Medicine and Western Ambulatory Surgical Care Provider Perspectives in East Central Uganda
REFNo: HS6809ES


 USA 2026-06-25 21:23:38 2029-06-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
LETICIA MUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022661
 Corporate Social Responsibility Practices and Organizational Performance in Private Sector Companies: A Case Study of Kakira Sugar Limited, Uganda
REFNo: SS4920ES

To establish the relationship between Social responsibility and Organizational performance in private sector companies, using a case of Kakira Sugar Limited. • To determine the relationship between Economic responsibility and Organizational performance in private sector companies, using a case of Kakira Sugar Limited. • To assess the relationship between Environmental responsibility and Organizational performance in private sector companies, using a case of Kakira Sugar Limited. • To explore the extent to which Leadership commitment moderates the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility practices and organizational performance at Kakira Sugar Limited.
 Uganda 2026-06-25 18:48:58 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alice Alaso
ID: UNCST-2025-R020730
 Assessment of the Relevance of Policy Interventions, Adaptive Capacities, and Poverty Reduction in Uganda
REFNo: SS5360ES

THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY: To assess the Relevance of Policy interventions, Adaptive capacities and Poverty reduction in Uganda. The specific objectives are to; 1) Examine the Relevance of policy interventions in addressing poverty reduction at the household level. 2) Analyse how the perceived Relevance of policy interventions contributes to the development of adaptive capacities among beneficiaries. 3) Investigate the relationship between adaptive capacities and poverty reduction outcomes among beneficiaries. 4) Assess whether land and water access for farming (LWAF) moderates the relationship between the Relevance of policy interventions (e.g., NAADS/OWC) and adaptive capacities in Nwoya, Amuria, and Sironko Districts.
Uganda 2026-06-23 16:48:02 2029-06-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jean Okecho Mbabazi
ID: UNCST-2026-R023651
 EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE SUPPORT PROGRAMS ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AT MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
REFNo: SS5475ES

i) To explore employees� experiences with financial literacy programs and how these experiences relate to employee engagement at Marsh Uganda.
ii) To examine employees� experiences with mental health support initiatives and how these programs influence engagement at Marsh Uganda.
iii) To investigate employees� perceptions of career development programs and their role in fostering engagement at Marsh Uganda.

 Uganda 2026-06-23 16:34:53 2029-06-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
 Adaptive Pan-Filovirus Therapeutics Platform Under the MEURI Framework
REFNo: HS7969ES

To systematically collect clinical and safety data to inform future therapeutic development and outbreak preparedness.,To provide monitored emergency access to investigational therapeutics for patients with filoviral disease during outbreaks.,
 Uganda 2026-06-23 16:25:48 2029-06-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Akullu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023333
 Effectiveness of Policies and Laws in Protecting Tipeth Women and Girls from FGM 2
REFNo: SS5316ES


 Uganda 2026-06-19 14:39:11 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Irene Kyamummi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022689
 Characteristics and Outcomes of High Risk Parturients undergoing Caesarean Section in Tertiary Hospitals in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7751ES

Main Objective: 1. To describe the clinical characteristics and determine the 24-hour outcomes of high risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. Specific Objectives: 1. To describe the clinical characteristics of high-risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. 2. To determine the 24-hour outcomes of high-risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. 3. To determine the factors associated with perioperative complications among high-risk parturients undergoing CS in Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:29:59 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PATRICK AKUKU
ID: UNCST-2026-R023433
 Comparative Effectiveness and Implementation of the Life in Fullness Together (LIFT) Framework Compared to Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) in Protracted Humanitarian Settings in Uganda
REFNo: SS5313ES

The overall purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and implementation of the LIFT framework relative to traditional CFS programming in refugee settlement communities in Adjumani, Uganda.
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:21:50 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ann Ritah Nanyonjo
ID: UNCST-2026-R023774
 Assessing the sensory qualities of six highly nutritious common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) accessions from the breeding program
REFNo: A763ES

To determine the end-users’ perception of sensory qualities of highly nutritious common bean accessions.
To identify the preferred highly nutritious common bean accession based on sensory qualities.
To determine key descriptors that can be used in the sensory evaluation of highly nutritious common beans.
 Uganda 2026-06-19 14:16:57 2029-06-19 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eve  Namisango
ID: UNCST-2021-R014038
 A Demonstration Project on co-designing of a model to support the Integration of Palliative Care in the Care of Older, Nuns of Religious Orders-Phase 1: Needs Assessment and Model Design
REFNo: SS5338ES

2. To co-design an adaptable, affordable, person-centred and evidence-based model of care that aligns with the needs and concerns of older nuns of Catholic religious orders ,1. To identify the palliative and comprehensive health care needs of older, retired female members of Catholic religious orders.,
 Uganda 2026-06-19 14:13:56 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Arineitwe Kibonire Arineitwe Kibonire
ID:
Advancing equity for pregnant and parenting adolescents through improved MNH counseling.
REFNo: SS5215ES

Revise the MNH counseling approach, tools, and job aids.,Document needed improvements and lessons learned from the implementation of the counseling approach,o Field test the counseling approach in a small number of public health facilities, alongside learning activities,Develop a counseling approach (including tools and job aids) tailored to MNH needs of pregnant and parenting adolescent mothers that is feasible for implementation at health facility level,,Primary Objective: To develop, field test, and refine an MNH counseling approach for pregnant and parenting adolescent mothers and their companions.,
 Uganda 2026-06-19 14:09:09 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
NATHAN HASAHYA HAGOBI
ID: UNCST-2025-R022676
 BOARD CHARACTERISTICS, BOARD ROLE PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF CO-OPERATIVES IN UGANDA: EVIDENCE OF AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE UNIONS.
REFNo: SS5210ES

1.3. Objectives of the Study
The study aims to support evidence-based policy and practice by examining how governance affects the performance of agricultural cooperatives in Uganda. It highlights that effective board composition, structure, and size are vital for cooperative success, while poor governance can lead to mismanagement and loss of trust. Strengthening governance is key to ensuring sustainability and safeguarding farmers' interests.
1.3.1. General Objective
The general objective of the study is to explore the relationship between board characteristics, board role performance, and financial and non-financial performance (profitability, liquidity, productivity, market share, and social performance) of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda with a view to addressing governance issues
1.3.2. Objectives of the Study
The study will be guided by the following specific objectives;
1. To investigate the relationship between board characteristics (composition: age, diversity, education and expertise; size and structure) and financial performance (profitability, liquidity) and non-financial performance (productivity, market share, and social performance) of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda.
2. To establish the relationship between board characteristics (composition, size and structure) and board role performance (strategic, control and service roles).
3. To assess the relationship between board role performance (strategic, control and service roles) and financial and non-financial performance (profitability, liquidity, productivity, market share, and social performance) of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda.
4. To examine the mediating role of board role performance on the relationship between board characteristics and financial and non-financial performance of agricultural cooperative unions in Uganda.

Uganda 2026-06-19 14:05:16 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Solomon Wafula Tsebeni
ID:
Strengthening Early Snakebite Response through a Community Co-Developed Intervention in High-Burden Districts in Uganda: A Stepped Wedge design
REFNo: HS7543ES

4.3 General objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally appropriate, community-led intervention in improving appropriate, timely first aid knowledge and adoption of preventive practices, and referral uptake for snakebite response in Uganda. 4.4 Specific objectives 1. To assess baseline community knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices related to safe snakebite first aid, referral, and avoidance of harmful practices 2. To assess changes in community knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices related to safe snakebite first aid, referral, and avoidance of harmful practices 3. To examine the acceptability, feasibility, feasibility of the intervention among community members, CHWs, and survivors, including satisfaction, cultural relevance, and integration into routine health promotion activities 4. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in improving timely first aid, appropriate preventive behaviours and reduced endorsement of harmful practices for snakebite care.
Uganda 2026-06-19 14:01:34 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty Mwesigwa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014667
 Project CN001: Cervical Cancer Prevention Clinical Services Utilization Mapping Initiative at ‘CASCADE’ Network Clinical Sites
REFNo: HS6829ES

Evaluate clinical service utilization and outcomes of cervical cancer screenings and treatment among WLWH within existing CASCADE participating sites.

Design locally adapted protocols using service utilization and patient outcome data reports.


 Uganda 2026-06-19 13:48:28 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Kyoshaba
ID: UNCST-2025-R022995
 Burnout and Work Engagement: A Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model Study on Administrative Staff in Public Universities in Uganda. A Case of MUST
REFNo: SS5020ES

To assess the job demands (JDs) and job resources/personal resources (JRs/PRs) experienced by administrative staff at MUST. To establish whether job demands (JDs) predict burnout (BO) among administrative staff. To determine whether (a) job resources (JRs) and (b) personal resources (PRs) predict work engagement (WE) among administrative staff To examine whether (a) burnout (BO) and work engagement (WE) predict organizational outcomes (OO) of administrative staff. To develop a policy brief for preventing and managing burnout (BO) and enhancing work engagement (WE) among administrative staff at MUST
Uganda 2026-06-19 13:45:29 2029-06-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JAMIRA KAYERA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022189
 Knowledge and Attitudes about Sickle Cell Disease and its management among HealthCare Providers treating Adolescents and Young adults at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. (KASHAY-study).
REFNo: HS7892ES

1. To determine knowledge about SCD and its management among healthcare providers of adolescents and young adults at JRRH 2. To explore healthcare providers’ perceptions, experiences, and attitudes toward Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and its management among adolescents and young adults at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH).
 Uganda 2026-06-19 13:42:22 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yesse Mutabazi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022900
 HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CHILDREN WITH HEMOPHILIA IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS7695ES

1. To evaluate the health-related quality of life of children aged 4-17 years with hemophilia A and B at the hematology unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and its satellite clinics.

2. To describe the factors associated with the poor health-related quality of life of children aged 4-17 years with hemophilia A and B at the hematology unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and its satellite clinics.

3. To document the lived experiences of children aged 4-17 years with hemophilia A and B at the hematology unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and its satellite clinics.

 Uganda 2026-06-19 13:36:14 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agnes Nalunga
ID: UNCST-2026-R023401
 Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastics by Landfill-Sourced Bacteria for Environmental Applications
REFNo: NS1251ES

To isolate, characterize and assess the plastic -degrading potential and biosafety of microbial strains from Masese Landfill, Uganda for sustainable waste management
 Uganda 2026-06-19 13:20:22 2029-06-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Juliet Sekandi Nabbuye
ID: UNCST-2026-R024828
 Assessing The Impact of Post-Tuberculosis on Reproductive Health in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS7745ES

Aim 1 — To assess the impact of a tuberculosis diagnosis on fertility by quantifying and comparing pregnancy incidence rates in women of reproductive age during the pre- and post-TB diagnosis periods.
Hypothesis 1.1: Compared with the pre-TB diagnosis period, the pregnancy incidence rate in the post-TB diagnosis period will be lower (incidence rate ratio [IRR] < 1.0).
Hypothesis 1.2: The pregnancy incidence rate in the immediate post-treatment period will be lower than the pregnancy incidence rate in the later post-treatment period.

Aim 2 — To estimate the prevalence of reproductive morbidity and the proportion of pregnancies resulting in adverse pregnancy outcomes among women of reproductive age following a tuberculosis diagnosis.

Aim 3 — To explore women’s knowledge, perceptions, and lived experiences regarding the influence of post-TB sequelae on reproductive health.


 Uganda 2026-06-19 10:57:18 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Filimin Niyongabo
ID: UNCST-2026-R023390
 From Classrooms To Communities: Educating For Resilience Against Floods And Landslides In Mbale District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7625ES

1. To determine the levels of knowledge among teachers about climate change, floods, and landslides. 2. To explore teachers’ perceptions of the risks and impacts of floods and landslides in their communities. 3. To assess the practices employed by teachers in promoting resilience and preparedness against floods and landslides within their communities. 4. To design and develop educational materials to equip teachers and students with knowledge on floods and landslides resilience.
Uganda 2026-06-19 10:50:12 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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