Raymond Alinetu
ID: UNCST-2025-R022600
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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
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 19:24:38 |
2029-07-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Moffat Nyirenda Joha
ID: UNCST-2020-R019333
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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).
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Malawi |
2026-07-09 19:22:22 |
2029-07-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Yunia Musasizi Alele
ID: UNCST-2026-R024432
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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?
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 19:20:38 |
2029-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Adalbert Aineomucunguzi
ID:
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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.
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 19:18:30 |
2029-07-09 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kirsten VanHouten
ID: UNCST-2026-R024100
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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.
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Canada |
2026-07-09 19:17:37 |
2029-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Joanina Ayebare
ID: UNCST-2026-R024607
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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.
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 19:15:07 |
2029-07-09 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
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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.
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 19:13:14 |
2029-07-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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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?
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 19:10:53 |
2029-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Abel Kakuru
ID: UNCST-2022-R009193
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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
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 18:53:58 |
2029-07-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ISMAH SERUNJOJI
ID: UNCST-2026-R023494
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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.
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Ugandan |
2026-07-09 18:50:21 |
2029-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Kateregga Michael
ID: UNCST-2024-R016456
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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.,
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 18:49:10 |
2029-07-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Sandra Nabulega
ID: UNCST-2026-R024175
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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.
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 18:48:10 |
2029-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Kalembe Justine
ID: UNCST-2025-R020881
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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.
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 18:44:42 |
2029-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Tom Joseph Mukasa
ID: UNCST-2025-R022357
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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.
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 18:42:31 |
2029-07-09 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Kambaho Narasi Anyijuka
ID: UNCST-2026-R024595
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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
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Uganda |
2026-07-06 16:31:00 |
2029-07-06 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Stephen Balinandi Karabyo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007529
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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
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Uganda |
2026-07-06 16:23:55 |
2029-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Vicent Ssenyondo Patrick
ID: UNCST-2025-R022030
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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
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Uganda |
2026-07-06 15:59:52 |
2029-07-06 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Juma Ndhokero
ID: UNCST-2026-R023346
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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.
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Uganda |
2026-07-06 15:57:48 |
2029-07-06 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Dennis Mwesigwa N/A
ID: UNCST-2024-R003797
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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
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Uganda |
2026-07-06 15:51:09 |
2029-07-06 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Myriam Denov
ID: UNCST-2026-R024683
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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.
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Canada |
2026-07-06 15:47:34 |
2029-07-06 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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