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Robinah Walube Nabirye
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WORK ENVIRONMENT, STRENGTHS DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL. A CASE OF TEACHERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN WAKISO
REFNo: SS2621ES

iv. To establish the mediating effect of strengths development on the relationship between work environment and psychological capital of secondary school teachers in public secondary schools in Wakiso District.,iii. To establish the relationship between strength development and psychological capital of secondary school teachers in selected schools in Wakiso District,ii. To establish the relationship between work environment and strength development among teachers in selected secondary schools in Wakiso district.,i. To establish the relationship between work environment and psychological capital of teachers in selected secondary schools in Wakiso District,The purpose of this study is to empirically establish the relationship between work environment, strengths development and psychological capital of teachers in public institutions,
 Uganda 2026-04-30 18:32:23 2029-04-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbara Nansamba
ID: UNCST-2025-R020897
 Explainable Multimodal Deep Learning for Tuberculosis Diagnosis among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Low Resource Settings
REFNo: SIR647ES

Main Objective: To develop an interpretable hybrid multimodal deep learning model for classification of Tuberculosis infection in DM population using a combination of chest x-ray images, demographics, clinical and laboratory data. Specific Objectives 1.To perform exploratory data analysis for both chest x-ray images and clinical data. 2.To build and evaluate deep learning models capable of integrating chest x-ray images and clinical data for classification of latent Tuberculosis in diabetic population. 3.To design a hybrid approach that combines convolutional neural networks and transformers to improve on the diagnosis of latent Tuberculosis based on multimodal learning. 4.To derive interpretable explanations of the model processes to provide transparent insights into diagnostic decisions.
Uganda 2026-04-30 16:35:13 2029-04-30 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ISMAEL BARUGAHARE
ID: UNCST-2026-R023318
 SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS AND SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE OF NATIONAL OIL AND GAS SECTOR PROJECTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4974ES

1.3.1 The General Objective
To establish the relationship between sustainable supply chain management practices, governance mechanisms and sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas Sector Projects in Uganda
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
i. To determine the effect of sustainable supply chain management practices on sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas Sector Projects in Uganda.
ii. To analyze the effect of governance mechanisms on sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas sector Projects in Uganda.
iii. To establish the moderating effect of governance mechanisms on the relationship between sustainable supply chain management practices and sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas sector Projects in Uganda.

 Uganda 2026-04-30 16:34:27 2029-04-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
munduni samuel
ID: UNCST-2025-R019116
 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DECISION TO DELIVERY INTERVAL AND IMMEDIATE ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG EMERGENCY CAESAREAN SECTION DELIVERIES AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS7562ES

1.To compare the proportion of immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women with delayed decision to delivery interval and those with optimal decision to delivery interval among women delivered by emergency caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
2.To determine the association between delayed decision to delivery interval and immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women delivered by emergency caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

 Uganda 2026-04-30 16:33:13 2029-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ESTHER TWINOMUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2026-R024218
 ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH FACILITY PREPAREDNESS FOR MARBURG VIRUS DISEASE IN THE SEBEI SUB REGION, EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS7307ES

General Objective

To assess health facility preparedness for Marburg virus disease in the Sebei Sub-region, Eastern Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To assess the availability of triage and screening systems for Marburg virus disease in health facilities in Sebei Sub region.
2. To determine the availability of isolation spaces and infection prevention and control capacity in the health facilities.
3. To assess the availability and adequacy of personal protective equipment in the health facilities.
4. To assess the effectiveness of surveillance and reporting systems for Marburg virus disease at the health facility level in Sebei Sub region.

 Uganda 2026-04-30 16:31:40 2029-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
INNOCENT MUHWEZI .
ID:
Education for Sustainable Development: Competence-Based Curriculum Implementation Approaches in Entrepreneurship Education that Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation in Uganda
REFNo: SS5217ES

General Objective To examine the contribution of CBC implementation approaches in Entrepreneurship Education to climate change mitigation for sustainable development in Uganda. The Specific Objectives of the Study 1. To assess the effectiveness of CBC implementation approaches in Entrepreneurship Education in contributing to climate change mitigation for sustainable development. 2. To explore practitioners’ and learners’ perceptions of CBC implementation approaches in Entrepreneurship Education that contribute to climate change mitigation for sustainable development. 3. To identify the challenges and opportunities in implementing the CBC in Entrepreneurship Education to enhance climate change mitigation for sustainable development.
 Uganda 2026-04-30 16:30:30 2029-04-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Lubogo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014473
 Enhancing metabolic syndrome prevention in Central Uganda: assessing healthcare provider and reproductive-age female knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices
REFNo: HS7440ES

1) To determine the level of knowledge regarding metabolic syndrome and its prevention among healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 2) To explore the attitudes towards metabolic syndrome and prevention interventions among healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 3) To determine practices towards the prevention of metabolic syndrome by healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 4) To determine the perceptions of healthcare providers and females of reproductive age regarding metabolic syndrome and its prevention interventions in Wakiso district, central Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-04-29 16:04:56 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ELIZABETH EKIRAPA-KIRACHO
ID: UNCST-2021-R013443
 An Assessment of Health Financing Landscape and Healthcare Service Impact of the Health Funding Oscillations in Uganda
REFNo: HS7429ES

The main objective of this study is to analyze Uganda’s health financing system to identify vulnerabilities and support strategic, short-and medium-term interventions to strengthen fiscal resilience, sustain health services, advance universal health coverage amid economic challenges. Specific objective: 1) To analyze historical trends in health system financial flows and model future funding projections to inform policy and resource allocation in Uganda. 2) To analyze and document the effects of reductions in external assistance on health service delivery. 3) To assess the macro-fiscal capacity of Uganda and subsequently propose transitional funding options and sustainability frameworks to ensure long-term health financing resilience in Uganda. 4) To conduct a political economy analysis to examine decision-making processes as well as barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of health financing reforms aimed at increasing domestic resources for health and enhancing allocative and technical efficiency. 5) To integrate findings into national financing strategies and global reform dialogues through technical support and multi-stakeholder co-ordination.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:56:07 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
 CORE: A cluster Randomised Control Trial to test the effectiveness of a teacher wellbeing intervention.
REFNo: SS5114ES

1. To assess the impact of CORE on primary and secondary teacher-level outcomes as
outlined in the theory of change,
2. To understand if there is a sustained impact on teacher’s wellbeing two terms following
the end of the teachers’ engagement in CORE.
3. To assess the impact of CORE on child level outcomes,
4. To understand teachers’ experiences of CORE, specifically their perceptions of
changes that occurred and the impact of these.
 Netherlands 2026-04-29 15:54:43 2029-04-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Angwech
ID: UNCST-2025-R019205
 Improved worm management for improved goat production, sustainable livelihood and food security in vulnerable populations in northern Uganda
REFNo: NS1249ES

Aim of the study: To improve the management of worm infections in livestock contributing to the livelihood and food security of vulnerable households in northern Uganda through validating the efficacy of ethnobotanical plants used as dewormers. Specific objectives: 1. To document the plants used as dewormers in goats in Acholi and Lango sub regions. 2. To determine the efficacy of the most mentioned plants (ten) in vitro and in vivo. 3. To establish the optimal dose for two of the most effective plants from 2 above for use in goat production in the region.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:44:29 2029-04-29 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
DerrickBukenya Kato
ID: UNCST-2025-R022430
 THE SPATIAL VARIATIONS IN WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES OF SELECTED TRIBUTARIES IN THE UGANDAN PART OF THE LAKE ALBERT BASIN
REFNo: NS1240ES

ii. To determine the spatial variation in the water quality parameters of selected streams and nearshore zones of Lake Albertiii. To determine the in-stream and riparian zone habitat integrity scores at the selected sites along the selected streams
 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:36:31 2029-04-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Judith Akello
ID: UNCST-2022-R009134
 Negotiating Motherhood in Gendered Cultural Spaces: Breastfeeding Student-Mothers and Staff at Lira University Through Performing Arts and Culture
REFNo: SS5146ES

• To document the institutional challenges faced by breastfeeding student-mothers and staff at Lira University within six months.
• To analyse how cultural beliefs and gender norms influence breastfeeding practices
among these mothers within eight months.
• To develop context-specific recommendations for institutional policies and programs that
support breastfeeding mothers in higher education by the end of twelve months.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:33:41 2029-04-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirabo Faith
ID: UNCST-2026-R024149
 Research Project Title Association between daily working hours and prevalence of Musculoskeletal disorders among boda boda riders in Kampala, Uganda a cross-sectional study in 2026
REFNo: HS7259ES

1. To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Boda Boda riders in Kampala in 2026.
2. To assess the average daily working hours of Boda Boda riders in Kampala.
3. To examine the association between daily working hours and the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders.
4. To identify other risk factors (e.g., posture, road conditions, rest breaks) associated with musculoskeletal disorders among Boda Boda riders

 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:31:32 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Tumwine Kashugyera
ID: UNCST-2025-R017959
 MICROSPORIDIOSIS AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PERSISTENT DIARRHEA AT KABALE REGIONAL AND MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS: ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND GENOMIC SEQUENCING
REFNo: HS7189ES

1. To determine factors associated with Microsporidiosis among children and adults with persistent diarrhea at Kabale regional referral hospital and Mulago national referral hospital.
2. To determine the genomic sequence of Microsporidia among children and adults with persistent diarrhea at Kabale regional referral hospital.

 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:29:54 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAISY NAMIREMBE
ID: UNCST-2021-R013613
 Applying Molecular Tools for the detection of zoonotic Helminths in Eastern Africa
REFNo: NS1161ES

1.To document the knowledge of farmers regarding helminths diagnostics, control strategies and anthelmintic resistance in the cattle corridor of Uganda. 2.To evaluate the prevalence of Schistosoma species in selected livestock using a newly developed field-based ELISA kit 3.To identify and analyse the population genetics of Schistosoma species and the hybrid forms in selected livestock populations. 4.To identify and determined Fasciola species present within Uganda's cattle corridor, determine their geographic distribution and transmission pathways using phylogenetic analysis. 5.To develop an environmental DNA (eDNA)-based protocol for the detection of zoonotic helminths (Schistosoma, Fasciola spp., and their snail intermediate hosts) in environmental matrices.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:21:30 2029-04-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga Kiiza
ID: UNCST-2019-R001588
 Leveraging Digitization, Archiving and Artificial Intelligence Applications to Utilize Patient Charts for Research: A Pilot Study Examining Predictors of Sustained Mental Health Care Engagement in Ugandan Psychosis Patients
REFNo: HS6912ES

4. To develop processes to scale methods for converting patient clinical files to standardized datasets for mental health research.,3. Re-examine predictors of sustained mental healthcare engagement in 1,677 Ugandan psychosis patients enrolled for the first time at Butabika Hospital in 2018.,2. Transform patient charts of Ugandan psychosis patients enrolled at Butabika Hospital in 2018 into a standard anonymized longitudinal database ,1. To leverage digitization, archiving and artificial intelligence applications to integrate patient clinical files into an existing electronic medical record at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital.,Leveraging Digitization, Archiving and Artificial Intelligence Applications to Utilize Patient Charts for Research.,
 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:15:20 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Nalwanga Lillian Edith
ID: UNCST-2025-R022342
 HYPOXIC ISCHAEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY CASEFATALITY, AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG NEONATES AT KAYUNGA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS7419ES

Main Objective 1. To determine the case fatality rate and its associated factors among neonates diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. Specific Objectives 1. To determine the case fatality rate among neonates diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital between 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2025. 2. To identify maternal and intrapartum factors associated with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. 3. To identify neonatal factors associated with the hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy case fatality rate at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital.
 Uganda 2026-04-27 11:40:12 2029-04-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Katumba
ID:
Machine Learning-based Algorithm for Automatic Screening of Pulmonary Tuberculosis using Chest X-rays in the Ugandan Population
REFNo: HS7323ES

1.Create an open, labelled, inclusive dataset for CXR images, clinical and lab information collected from the Ugandan population,
2.Develop machine learning models for automatic recognition of TB features in CXR images,
3.Integrate the developed models in a decision support web application,
4.Calibrate and validate the developed platform within Ugandan clinical settings.

 Uganda 2026-04-27 11:37:57 2029-04-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Okech
ID: UNCST-2024-R015996
 African Youth Panel: An investigation into the factors hindering youth from accessing dignified and fulfilling work in some communities in Uganda
REFNo: SS5046ES

Aim: To achieve a demonstrable impact on advancing access to employment and dignified and fulfilling work for young people, with a specific focus on young women, in the selected project countries.
Key Expected Outcomes (Objectives):
Objective Description
Social and Economic Opportunity An increase in social and economic opportunities for young people (the majority are young women).
Platform for Voice A vibrant participatory platform of youth voices shaping policy and practice.
Knowledge Generation Timely availability of relevant data and knowledge to inform policy and practice.
Advocacy Movement A movement of well-equipped young Africans advocating and seizing opportunities for dignified work.

 Uganda 2026-04-27 11:29:19 2029-04-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GODWIN ATWINE
ID: UNCST-2025-R016926
 EXTENSION SERVICES AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN UGANDA: “A STUDY OF SEMBABULE AND KALUNGU DISTRICTS”
REFNo: SS4965ES

1.To understand the level of access to agricultural extension services in Sembabule and Kalungu districts. 2.To explore farmers' perceptions on the agriculture extension services in Sembabule and Kalungu districts. 3.To examine the outcome of agricultural extension services on agricultural productivity in Sembabule and Kalungu districts.
Uganda 2026-04-27 11:18:53 2029-04-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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