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Bridgious Walusimbi
ID: UNCST-2026-R026054
Genetic causes and epigenetic consequences of infection in childhood (GECo)
REFNo: HS8006ES

The project will use human genetic tools to understand why some children are at increased risk of infection and how childhood infection shapes immune cell function and long-term health. To deliver this, the project has 3 linked work packages:
1. Work Package 1: Genome-wide association studies of common infection in Ugandan children, addressing:
� What are the human genetic drivers of common childhood infections in Ugandan children?
2. Work Package 2: eQTL and epigenetic studies in immune cells across variable burdens of childhood infection, addressing:
� Whether the epigenetic and transcriptional landscape of monocytes is shaped by childhood infection.
3. Work Package 3: Define clonal haematopoeisis (CH) in genomic data from Ugandan adults, addressing:
� What is the frequency of CH in Ugandan adults?
� Is risk of CH influenced by lifetime infection burden?


Uganda 2026-07-16 20:04:22 2029-07-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Annet Kahunde
ID: UNCST-2025-R021768
Subject Inversion Constructions in Rutooro: A Morphosyntactic, Semantic and Information Structural Account
REFNo: SS5204ES

i. To describe the agreement patterns in Rutooro SICs.
ii. To examine the thematic restrictions on arguments and predicates in Rutooro SICs.
iii. To analyse the role of information structure in Rutooro SICs.

Uganda 2026-07-16 20:01:01 2029-07-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Grace Nalukwago Kakoola
ID: UNCST-2025-R022885
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORT PILOT CORRIDOR AND ITS EFFECTS ON ACTIVE MOBILITY IN KAMPALA UGANDA.
REFNo: HS7552ES

I. To explore the acceptability, inclusivity, and perceived barriers influencing the intended use of Kampala’s NMT pilot corridor. II. To examine the effect of the NMT pilot corridor on overall walking and cycling experiences in comparison to a motorized road. III. To compare walking-related physical activity levels between adults working along the NMT pilot corridor and those working along a motorized road in Kampala. IV. To examine the implementation of the NMT pilot corridor by examining the strategies adopted, and their outcomes over time during the post-construction phase (2021-2026).
Uganda 2026-07-16 19:58:26 2029-07-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PRISCILLA NASOLO
ID: UNCST-2025-R021017
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE IN UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY AND UGANDA BROADCASTING CORPORATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS5228ES

1. To assess the effect of internal audit functions on the performance of URA and UBC in Uganda.
2. To evaluate the influence of corporate governance mechanisms on the performance of URA and UBC in Uganda.
3. To assess the extent to which strategic plan compliance affects the performance of URA and UBC in Uganda.
4. To determine the effect of capacity-building initiatives on the performance of URA and UBC in Uganda.
5. To examine the moderating effect of organizational culture on the relationship between selected management practices and the performance of URA and UBC in Uganda.

Uganda 2026-07-16 19:56:25 2029-07-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter Waitt
ID: UNCST-2023-R007926
Developing Educational Resources Using a Participatory Model for Refugee Mothers Using Maternity Services in West Nile District: CLEAR � Clear Language and Engaging Resources
REFNo: HS8007ES

To support refugee communities in Northern Uganda to develop resources to communicate effectively, in languages which their communities understand to reduce the risk of post operative sepsis. We aim to co-create materials including simple written material, infographics, flip-charts and short videos.
UK 2026-07-16 19:55:13 2029-07-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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