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Andrew Tusiime
ID: UNCST-2025-R021675
 INVESTIGATION OF ELECTROCATALYTIC ACTIVITIES OF NEW HETEROLEPTIC COPPER (I) DITHIOLATE COMPLEXES TOWARDS HETEROGENEOUS HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN EVOLUTION REACTIONS
REFNo: NS1069ES

1.To synthesize two new heteroleptic copper(I) dithiolate complexes [copper (I)bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile-1,1-dithiolato)(2,2′-bipyridine)(triphenylphosphine), copper(I) bis(benzene-1,2-dithiolato)(2,2′-bipyridine)(triphenylphosphine)].

2.To characterize the newly synthesized heteroleptic copper(I) dithiolate complexes ( NMR, FT–IR, UV–Vis and SEM–EDX).

3.To investigate electrocatalytic properties of the new heteroleptic copper (I) dithiolate complexes towards heterogeneous hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.

 Uganda 2025-12-18 17:54:31 2028-12-18 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Denis Nansera
ID: UNCST-2024-R004002
 The Youth TB Sentinel Research Network ("Youth TB-SRN") Study
REFNo: HS6765ES

The overall objective of this study is to establish PTLD prevalence in youth, identify modifiable patient-level and environmental risk factors, and assess the effect of PTLD on youth quality of life. Specific objectives include: 1. To identify PTLD prevalence and associated risk factors among youth. 2. To assess air pollution as a risk factor for PTLD in youth. 3. To evaluate the impact of PTLD on youth quality of life.
 Uganda 2025-12-18 17:52:39 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Teopista Akoyi Kevin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004534
 SCHOOLFOOD4CITIES PROJECT: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ENABLING HOME-GROWN SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMS
REFNo: SS4651ES

d. Provide robust empirical data to influence broader policy changes and inform roadmaps for replication at national and regional levels,Develop context specific pilots that can be rolled out by Mbale city and other implementing partners ,Enhance awareness and capacity of local governments and other urban stakeholders to use evidence-based procurement mechanisms to foster sustainable and inclusive school food procurement systems; ,Analyse and articulate the role of local governments in designing and promoting innovative, gender-responsive and sustainable local school food programmes; ,1. The purpose of the research is to generate evidence-based solutions that will catalyse equitable and inclusive adoption and scaling of sustainable practices throughout the school meal procurement system that includes production, value addition, and distribution, ultimately resulting in improved climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.,
 Uganda 2025-12-18 17:49:35 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HERBERT WANDA
ID: UNCST-2025-R020861
 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SELF-EMPLOYABILITY OF TVET GRADUATES IN CENTRAL UGANDA.
REFNo: SS4649ES

1) To examine the influence of social-cultural orientation on TVET graduates self-employability in central Uganda.

2) To analyse the role of institutional factors in influencing TVET graduates self-employability in central Uganda.

3) To assess the extent to which economic factors influence TVET graduates into self-employability in central Uganda.

Uganda 2025-12-18 17:46:25 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shevan Nyamwiza
ID: UNCST-2025-R019014
 NGO ACTIVITIES AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RWAMWANJA REFUGEE SETTLEMENT, KAMWENGE DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4660ES

i.To assess the role of advocacy on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District. ii.To examine the effect of humanitarian services on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District. iii.To establish the influence of capacity building on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District.
 Uganda 2025-12-18 17:42:15 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
 Uganda’s SafeStart+ EMTC Commodity Assessment
REFNo: HS6803ES

To assess the availability of essential health commodities across different levels of the health system, identifying areas of consistent supply, stockout patterns, and supply chain strengths or weaknesses.

ii) To evaluate the accessibility of health commodities by examining geographic coverage, service delivery points, and equity of access among different population groups, highlighting both successes and barriers.

 Uganda 2025-12-18 17:31:55 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rawlance  Ndejjo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010993
 MENTAL HEALTH POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN UGANDA: INDICATORS, BARRIERS, AND ENABLERS
REFNo: HS6868ES

To document the barriers and enablers of mental health policy implementation and monitoring in Uganda.,To evaluate the feasibility of the proposed global-level mental health indicators for tracking policy implementation in Uganda and prioritize a contextual country list. ,To document current mental health data sources and examine their potential for tracking mental health policy implementation and monitoring.,To map mental health policies and indicators for their implementation in Uganda. ,To map mental health policy indicators, examine the potential of existing data sources to inform policy monitoring and implementation as well as explore needs, gaps and opportunities in policy implementation in Uganda providing a foundation for a comprehensive monitoring framework.,
 Uganda 2025-12-18 17:26:47 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ATUHAIRE JUSTUS
ID: UNCST-2024-R004914
 Baseline Assessment of Basic Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviours and Practices in Namanve Industrial Park and Surrounding community to Inform a Champion-Led Multimedia Health Education Intervention
REFNo: HS6818ES

1.3.1 General Objective To assess the baseline knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, and practices on basic health among workers and surrounding communities in Namanve Industrial Park and to use the findings to design a champion-led multimedia health education intervention. 1.3.2 Specific Objectives 1. To assess the current level of knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and practices related to cervical cancer, first aid, nutrition, and WASH among workers and surrounding communities. 2. To identify barriers and facilitators influencing health-seeking behaviors and health information uptake among Namanve Industrial Park workers and surrounding communities. 3. To determine preferred communication channels and formats for health education among workers and surrounding communities. 4. To establish baseline indicators for evaluating the impact of the proposed health education intervention and informing the design of multimedia video content and training materials for the presentation champions
 Uganda 2025-12-18 17:20:35 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clara Kansiime
ID: UNCST-2020-R014325
 DECOLONISING ACCOUNTABILITY PRACTICES IN NGOS: INSIGHTS FROM UGANDA
REFNo: SS4671ES

1. To review existing debates on downward accountability within the Ugandan NGO sector, exploring how accountability practices are conceptualized and implemented. 2. To examine the perspectives of local NGO practitioners, beneficiaries, and relevant stakeholders on accountability in their contexts, capturing how these practices are experienced and understood on the ground. 3. To identify and document community practices, values, and participatory approaches that could inform culturally and contextually relevant accountability mechanisms in Ugandan NGO management. 4. To propose context-sensitive accountability pathways that challenge colonial legacies and promote sustainable, equitable, and community-owned development practices
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:12:50 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KYOMUHENDO ROSARIA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022215
 DETERMINANTS OF TRACHOMA PREVENTION IN LOTISAN SUBCOUNTY, MOROTO DISTRICT
REFNo: HS6853ES

1. To assess the awareness of trachoma prevention practices among the people of Lotisan Subcounty, Moroto District.
2. To examine environmental factors influencing trachoma prevention practices in Lotisan subcounty
3. To determine the health-related factors associated with trachoma prevention.

 Uganda 2025-12-18 16:48:56 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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