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Andrew Kambugu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000823
 Evaluation of the Impact of the Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care Project on Outbreak Preparedness and Response in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6147ES

To document challenges, best practices, and lessons learned during project implementation,To assess the rollout and the associated change in knowledge of healthcare workers trained using the clinical IDSR (cIDSR)digital training platform. ,To assess health facilities’ epidemic readiness using simulated patient exercises.,To assess the impact of the ERPHC longitudinal health worker capacity building mentorship on epidemic readiness: Surveillance, Infection Prevention and Control, and Case Management.,To evaluate the impact of the Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care project on outbreak preparedness and response in primary healthcare facilities in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:09:31 2028-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Erasmus Oreret Tukei
ID: UNCST-2024-R002444
 PREVENTING ZOONOTIC DISEASE IN UGANDA’S GREAT APES (GORILLAS AND CHIMPANZEES): EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF DISEASE PREVENTION TRAINING AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM BEST PRACTICES
REFNo: NS1000ES

The overall objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of ranger trainings, informational tourist videos, and best practices in promoting responsible tourism and disease prevention at Kibale National Park (KNP; chimpanzees) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP; gorillas). The research aims to assess changes in knowledge and behavior among rangers, tourists, and tour operators through surveys and behavioral assessments.,To assess the level of satisfaction among the tourist involved in Gorillas and Chimpanzee trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale National Park.,To assess knowledge and attitudes related to zoonotic disease risks and prevention best practices among tourists and rangers before and after the training sessions. ,
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:07:32 2028-10-16 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine Okello
ID: UNCST-2024-R005435
 Determinants of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) Disease at The Human-Animal-Environment Interface in Lira and Apac Districts of Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS6654ES

To assess the capacity of the study districts to handle any outbreaks of Viral Heamorragic fevers including Rift Valley fever diseaseTo explore the Rift valley disease management in Lira and Apac Districts of Northern UgandaTo determine the sero-prevalence and associated risk factors of RVF disease among humans and domestic livestock at the human-animal and environment interface in Apac and Lira Districts of Northern Uganda
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:05:52 2028-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
KALINDA  PETER
ID: UNCST-2023-R007263
 TIER FOUR MICROFINANCE SERVICES AND HOUSEHOLDS’ SOCIAL-ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2332ES

4) To examine the mediating effect of financial literacy in the relationship between microfinance services and social-economic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,3) To establish the relationship between financial literacy and social economic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,2) To examine the relationship between microfinance services and financial literacy among smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,1) To examine the relationship between microfinance services and social-economic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda.,The study is set out to examine the mechanism by which microfinance services are related to social-economic wellbeing among smallholder farmers in South Western Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-10-16 9:02:54 2028-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flavia Matovu Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013337
 A Phase 3, Randomized, Active-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-8527 Oral Once-Monthly as HIV-1 Preexposure Prophylaxis in Women
REFNo: HS6666ES

To evaluate the efficacy of MK-8527 qm
compared to FTC/TDF qd for the
prevention of HIV-1 infection as assessed
by the incidence rate per year of adjudicated
HIV-1 infections.
Hypothesis: MK-8527 qm is superior to
FTC/TDF qd with respect to the hazard
ratio for HIV-1 infecti
 Uganda 2025-10-16 17:51:09 2028-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Maling
ID: UNCST-2023-R008367
 Oral Health Services’ Integration into Routine HIV Care among older adults in Uganda
REFNo: HS5802ES

1. To identify barriers to and facilitators of integrating oral health services into routine HIV care. 2. To determine oral health disparities and needs affecting oral health care among older adults in southwestern Uganda
Uganda 2025-10-15 17:25:23 2028-10-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SARAH NAKIYINGI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002026
 DETERMINANTS OF STUDENTS TRANSFER IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA - UGANDA
REFNo: SS4111ES

1. To find the relationship between Personal factors and students transfers in private universities in Kampala –Uganda. 2. To examine the relationship between institutional factors and student transfer in private universities in Kampala –Uganda. 3. To assess the relationship of financial and non-financial factors on student transfer 4. To examine the combined effect of personal and institutional factors on student transfer in Kampala – Uganda. 5. To assess the experiences of student transfer in their new academic institutions 6. To find out the strategies of student retention in private universities in Kampala –Uganda.
Uganda 2025-10-15 17:22:54 2028-10-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daisy Aliwaru
ID: UNCST-2025-R018043
 University Management and Pedagogical Innovations in Education: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Universities in Uganda.
REFNo: SS3974ES

1. To analyze the university management structures and practices that support pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
2. To examine the effect of resource allocation for pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
3. To determine the effect of incentives on pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
4. To examine the effect of academic freedom for pedagogical
innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.

 Uganda 2025-10-15 16:44:31 2028-10-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Naomi Matthews Eleanor
ID: UNCST-2019-R000918
 Pilot Investigations into giant pangolin, Smutsia gigantic, in the Kibale Conservation Area, Uganda
REFNo: NS50ES

• Learn to recognise indirect signs of giant pangolin and develop survey/monitoring techniques • Identify habitat preferences of giant pangolin • Determine presence/absence throughout the park through reconnaissance surveys and camera trapping methods • Develop preliminary estimates of occupancy, relative abundance and home range size • Gather biometric and behavioural information to guide best practice for future radio/GPS tagging study
UK 2025-10-15 10:31:44 2028-10-15 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Kellen Tumutegyereize Busingye
ID: UNCST-2025-R017809
 Faculty Pedagogical Practices in Leveraging Digital Technologies to Enhance Inclusive Learning in Public Universities; Uganda.
REFNo: SS4455ES

1.To explore faculty perceptions towards leveraging digital technologies in fostering inclusive learning environments. 2.To analyse how faculty use digital technologies to prepare for delivery of instruction that presents content in multiple formats. 3.To examine how faculty utilize digital technologies to facilitate multiple means of student engagement during the teaching-learning process. 4.To assess how faculty use digital technologies to provide students with multiple options for demonstrating their learning progress.
Uganda 2025-10-14 10:20:25 2028-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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