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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
Grace Ndeezi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001802
 Understanding and managing fevers from infections spread by animals Multi-centre study Protocol version 2.0, 17 July 2025
REFNo: HS6492ES

Our overarching goal is to improve the diagnosis and management of zoonotic causes of acute febrile illness (ZAFI) in paediatric populations in sub-Saharan Africa.
The specific aims and objectives are to:
1. Determine the common causes of ZAFI and associated factors in paediatric patients living in urban and rural areas of Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia
1.1. Quantify the burden of non-malarial fever and identify the major zoonotic aetiologies
1.2. Identify risk factors for and clinical indicators of infection with specific zoonotic pathogens
2. Develop and test novel technologies and approaches for diagnosing ZAFI that are suitable for use in LMIC and field settings
2.1. Evaluate point-of-care (PoC) tests and pilot prototype molecular diagnostic platforms for key zoonotic pathogens
2.2. Determine the best sequence of tests to optimise diagnosis of fever
3. Involve communities and the health sector in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia in defining improved approaches to diagnosis and management of ZAFI
3.1. Identify community perceptions on the causes of AFI and care seeking behaviours for fever
3.2. Develop and validate a decision support tool for diagnosis and management of ZAFI in clinical settings
4. Strengthen capacity and capability for research on diagnosis and management of zoonotic diseases in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia
4.1. Develop and implement evidence-based capacity strengthening plans to ensure that all partner affiliated laboratories have the capability to perform quality-assured molecular diagnostics research for zoonotic infections
4.2. Develop a cohort of clinical and laboratory scientists with expertise in ZAFI

 Uganda 2025-10-10 13:30:11 2028-10-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DORCAS LAMUNUOWOT
ID: UNCST-2025-R018451
 Effectiveness of health education intervention on malaria control during pregnancy in rural communities: A case of Lamwo district in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS6569ES

1. Assess the current knowledge and awareness, attitude, and practices regarding malaria control among pregnant women in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda.
2. To adapt and implement the culturally tailored health education intervention targeting malaria control and prevention among pregnant women in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda
3. Assess the effectiveness of health education intervention on improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malaria control among pregnant women in Lamwo district, Uganda.
4. To explore the perceptions and experiences of midwives and pregnant women regarding the implementation and impact of the health education intervention for malaria control and prevention in pregnancy in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-10-08 9:57:08 2028-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sarah Kristiansen
ID: UNCST-2023-R007322
 Supporting Ugandan Caregivers in Teaching Menstrual Care Skills to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
REFNo: SS4157ES

To understand the effects of a program designed to teach parents and educators of individuals with developmental disabilities instructional procedures for teaching menstrual care skills to the young women they care for. Additionally, to understand the effects of a training program to teach an educator from the sponsor organization, Home of Hope, to continue with training procedures to promote sustainability.
USA 2025-10-08 8:29:05 2028-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman
ID: UNCST-2025-R019613
 Thrive Together: Strengthening Contraception through Lived Experience of Flourishing
REFNo: SS4403ES

1. Bring existing, validated VFP and human flourishing frameworks and evidence into rigorous dialogue; 2. ground understanding of common VFP and human flourishing domains in lived experience expertise of culturally diverse young people, women and couples; 3. Engender first-ever expert consensus on the common domains of human flourishing and VFP; 4. Deliver evidence-based, consolidated guidance to programmers and decision-makers to advance VFP as part of human flourishing, and human flourishing as part of VFP.
 USA 2025-10-08 19:23:37 2028-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moffat  Nyirenda Joha
ID: UNCST-2020-R019333
 Understanding the Effects of Behavioural Risk Factors and Lifestyle Changes Among Non-overweight and Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Malawi and Uganda.
REFNo: HS6497ES

Main Objective:
• To determine whether behavioural risk factors (diet and physical activity) contribute to NOW T2DM and to assess whether current national lifestyle change guidelines have similar effects on glucose control and other outcomes among NOW and obese T2DM patients in Malawi and Uganda.

Specific Objectives:

i. To establish a cohort of newly diagnosed NOW and obese T2DM patients and matched non-diabetic controls in Malawi and Uganda.
ii. To compare baseline dietary and physical activity patterns among NOW and obese T2DM participants and their matched controls.
iii. To administer health education based on national guidelines and compare 6-month outcomes (weight loss and glucose control) in NOW versus obese participants.

 Malawi 2025-10-08 19:03:35 2028-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANN AKITENG ROSE
ID: UNCST-2025-R019916
 Assessing Healthcare Barriers and Identifying Implementation Strategies to Mitigate Cardiovascular Risks Among Market Vendors in Urban Markets in Kampala and Mbarara, Uganda
REFNo: HS6472ES

The aim of this study is to generate formative quantitative data on the health status, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, daily routines, and healthcare access and barriers of market vendors in Uganda in order to identify opportunities for culturally appropriate and feasible lifestyle modification interventions and potential implementation strategies to reduce CVD risk.
 Uganda 2025-10-08 18:59:30 2028-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PATIENCE AYESIGA
ID: UNCST-2023-R003499
 The implications of wetland dynamics on water qiuality for conservation of Rwizi macro catchment south western Uganda
REFNo: SS4498ES

To characterize the spatial-temporal dynamics and explore drivers of wetland degradation for middle Rwizi catchment. 2.To assess the implications of wetland degradation on sediment for middle Rwizi catchment. 3.To analyze the influence of nutrients on water quality for middle Rwizi catchment. 4.To evaluate the effectiveness of existing conservation develop suitable restoration and conservation mechanisms for improved catchment health of middle Rwizi system.
Uganda 2025-10-08 18:58:01 2028-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Obondo Sande James
ID: UNCST-2019-R000241
 Effect of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its cell wall glycolipids on the HIV Reservoir in CD4+ T cells
REFNo: HS5439ES

1. To determine if MTB molecules (e.g. PIM6, LAM, MTB lysate) induce HIV expression in memory CD4+ T cells from ART-suppressed HIV infected persons.

2. To determine the size of peripheral HIV reservoir in memory CD4+ T cells in HIV infected individuals with active TB compared to HIV infected individuals with history of documented treated TB, LTBI, and no LTBI (HIV-monoinfected).

3. To assess longitudinal changes in the size of peripheral HIV reservoir in memory CD4+ T cells in HIV infected individuals with active TB before initiation of TB treatment and at the end of treatment

 Uganda 2025-10-08 18:16:22 2028-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kansiime Cecilia
ID: UNCST-2025-R017890
 OPTIMIZATION OF THE REARING SUBSTRATES FOR BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE AND ITS ACCEPTABILITY AS AN ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCE AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN THE RWENZORI REGION
REFNo: A647ES

(i) To determine the appropriate growing substrates for black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry. (ii) To assess farmers perceptions and acceptance of black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry. (iii) To determine the economic feasibility of using black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry.
Uganda 2025-10-08 13:11:23 2028-10-08 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Richard Selwanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018576
 THE EVOLUTION OF THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE OF KAMPALA: LANGUAGE POLICY, MULTILINGUALISM, AND PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS
REFNo: SS4333ES

(i) To examine the language of public signs in the LL Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period. (ii) To analyse the impact of language policies on language visibility in the LL of Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period. (iii) To investigate the role that multilingualism has played in shaping the LL of Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period. (iv) To explore the perceptions of the target readership towards language use in the contemporary LL of Kampala District.
 Uganda 2025-10-08 13:06:29 2028-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mulebeke Ronald
ID: UNCST-2025-R017304
 IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE THRIVE PROJECT; STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIOECONOMIC RESILIENCE AMONG YOUTH LIVING WITH HIV IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6493ES

1. To conduct a gap assessment of the current mental health services for youth living with HIV in Wakiso District.

2. To explore the structural, social and policy related barriers to effective integration of mental health services into HIV care for YLWH in Wakiso District.

3. To explore the structural, social and policy related facilitators to effective integration of mental health services into HIV care for YLWH in Wakiso District.
4. To assess the feasibility of integrating Group Support Psychotherapy training in improving mental health outcomes among YLWH at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.
5. To assess the feasibility of economic empowerment in improving mental health outcomes among YLWH seeking care at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.
6. To conduct a process evaluation of the THRIVE project among YLWH at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.

Uganda 2025-10-08 11:21:31 2028-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert MPIIRA
ID: UNCST-2022-R005391
 Community Engagement and Access to Services Related to Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights in Uganda: A Qualitative Study
REFNo: SS4367ES

● Do male influencers view themselves as agents of change (or potential agents of chance) for AGYW? Can they be adequately motivated to serve as champions or advocates for AGYW rights, and if so, what would incentivize them to play that role most effectively?,● What role do YDCs or other community-based support groups/networks play in supporting AGYW\'s social and economic empowerment, as well as the long-term sustainability of interventions?,● What are the current service gaps in SRHR and GBV within the targeted communities? What institutional or system-strengthening support is needed to address these gaps and improve the effectiveness of referrals?,● What are the main barriers associated with discussing SRHR and GBV topics with family members and men toward shifting social norms and what strategies can help effectively mitigate these barriers?,● What are the key barriers and enablers faced by the AIM 2.0 programme in influencing existing community structures, particularly informal structures, to improve the socio-economic conditions and empowerment for AGYWs?,To ensure the implementers fully understand the contexts where they are working and if necessary adapt the implementation activities through more enhanced community engagement in order to improve access to services for AGYW, particularly SRHR and GBV protection. ,
 Uganda 2025-10-07 10:35:55 2028-10-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Musa Sekikubo
ID: UNCST-2021-R014010
 Congenital and Maternal Point of care Rapid Testing for Syphilis Study, Uganda (COMPARTS)
REFNo: HS6397ES

Main Objective: Conduct a pilot study of the reformulated Dual Path Platform (DPP) Syphilis Test and Treat (TnT) and Congenital Syphilis (CS) test, manufactured by Chembio, for a cohort of mother-baby pairs from Uganda.


Specific Objectives
a) Assess treponemal and non-treponemal antibody levels in perinatal blood from mothers and compare these findings with IgM and IgG results from the DPP Syphilis TnT assay.

b) Assess treponemal and non-treponemal antibody levels in newborn and cord blood from paired babies and compare these findings with IgM and IgA results from the DPP Syphilis CS assay.

c) Determine the performance characteristics of the POC device by calculating the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and the proportion of tests that return invalid results or errors.
 Uganda 2025-10-07 10:25:59 2028-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patience Atukunda
ID: UNCST-2023-R005832
 BUILDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS FOR BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS USING CLINICAL, ULTRASOUND AND CYTOLOGY DATA
REFNo: SIR559ES

i To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence Model for prediction of breast cancer using clinical features ii To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence model for breast cancer diagnosis using ultrasound data iii To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence model for breast cancer diagnosis using cytology data iv To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence model to integrate clinical, radiology and pathology findings into one report
Uganda 2025-10-01 12:21:26 2028-10-01 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anne Akello Ruth
ID: UNCST-2022-R009131
 ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AND HEALTH EFFECTS AMONG WORKERS OF GRAIN MILLS IN SOROTI CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6278ES

1. To identify occupational hazards in work places within grain mills in Soroti city.
2. To establish knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP)on occupational hazards among workers of grain mills in Soroti city.
3. To examine the status of implementation of OSH policies by owners and workers of the grain mills in Soroti city.
4. To determine the health effects of exposure to occupational hazards among workers of grain mills in Soroti city
5. To establish the factors that influence occurrence of occupational hazards and health effects among workers of grain mills in Soroti city.

 Uganda 2025-10-01 12:20:18 2028-10-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Marvious Kiwanuka
ID: UNCST-2023-R006348
 Surveillance of human and vector behaviors to understand malaria transmission at sentinel sites in Uganda
REFNo: HS6483ES

To monitor geographic and temporal trends in malaria burden and assess the impact of population level control interventions across a range of epidemiological settings in Uganda in relation to human behaviors and vector bionomics.
 Uganda 2025-09-30 14:43:46 2028-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Judith Nanyondo Semanda
ID: UNCST-2025-R019750
 Design and Evaluation of Human-Centred, Data-Driven Bundles for Improving Hand and Surface Hygiene Practices in Ugandan Health Facilities
REFNo: HS6507ES

1. To explore the barriers and facilitators to hand and surface hygiene compliance among clinical staff and cleaners in the health facilities of Masaka region.
2. To design data-driven hand and surface hygiene care bundles using a human centered design approach.
3. To assess the effectiveness of hand and surface hygiene care bundles in improving compliance with hand and surface hygiene practices among clinical staff and cleaners.

 Uganda 2025-09-30 14:41:24 2028-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JAMES KAWUKI STEPHEN
ID: UNCST-2025-R019616
 ENERGY POVERTY, HOUSEHOLD HEALTH STATUS AND HEALTH EXPENDITURE: A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY IMPLICATION IN UGANDA’S ENERGY AND HEALTH SECTORS
REFNo: SS4396ES

i. To examine the relationship between energy poverty and Household health expenditure. ii. To evaluate the relationship between energy poverty and Household health status, with specific attention the role of gender and energy usage behaviour. iii. To establish the relationship between Household health expenditure and Household health status. iv. To develop a strategic management model that incorporates affordability sensitivity and gender- responsive interventions to mitigate energy poverty and improve health outcomes.
Uganda 2025-09-30 14:40:12 2028-09-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Apolo Balyegisawa P
ID: UNCST-2025-R017645
 Evaluation of the XF 300 Flow Cytometer, CD4 easy count kit, CD4% easy count kit and CD4/CD8 easy count kit in Tests 1112 - Explorative External Method Comparison Study and 1149.2 - Clinical Performance Study
REFNo: HS6435ES

Test 1112 - Compare the results from the XF-300 Flow Cytometer and its reagent kits with the comparator device (FACSLyric) and reagent kits Test 1149.2 - Investigate the clinical performance of the XF-300 Flow Cytometer in combination with the three kits CD4, CD4% and CD4/CD8 easy count kit.
Uganda 2025-09-30 14:39:06 2028-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-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: SS4340ES

1. To analyse 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 2025-09-30 14:36:34 2028-09-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel  Arinaitwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R011754
 THE SPREAD OF ARTEMISININ RESISTANCE IN AFRICA(SPARTAN 3); A longitudinal study to determine the fitness of artemisinin resistant parasites among asymptomatic infections
REFNo: HS6215ES

To detect a difference in the duration of ΔPfK13 versus wildtype infections. In addition to infection duration and parasite half-life as main outcomes of interest, we will compare ΔPfK13 and wildtype infections in terms of: - gametocyte commitment and gametocyte production - gametocyte half-life,
 Uganda 2025-09-30 14:35:17 2028-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Helen Byakwaga
ID: UNCST-2019-R001168
 A Phase III/IV factorial randomised double-blind trial to compare the addition of dapagliflozin versus placebo, and rosuvastatin/ezetimibe versus pitavastatin, in patients with HIV on integrase strand transfer inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy with elevated metabolic risk (Optimising metabolic management on integrase-based antiretroviral therapy – the OPTIMAR Study)
REFNo: HS5819ES

To assess the impact of pitavastatin vs. rosuvastatin/ezetimibe from baseline to 48 weeks on: fasting lipids, cardiovascular disease risk assessment measures; inflammatory biomarkers; and safety and tolerability,To assess the impact of dapagliflozin vs. placebo from baseline to 48 weeks on: intermediate markers of cardiovascular disease risk; cardiovascular disease risk assessment measures; clinical consequences of increased body weight; and safety and tolerability of dapagliflozin,To assess the impact of pitavastatin vs. rosuvastatin/ezetimibe on LDL concentration change from baseline to week 24,To assess the impact of dapagliflozin vs. placebo on absolute weight change from baseline to week 24,The overall objective of the study is to examine the impact of dapagliflozin vs. placebo on metabolic parameters in PWH with high metabolic risk who are on INSTI-based ART.,
 Uganda 2025-09-30 14:11:23 2028-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Melody Niwamanya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000928
 Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls (GEEWG) Measurement Toolkit Pilot in Uganda
REFNo: SS4458ES

5. Produce a refined set of tools and practical implementation guidance to inform subsequent pilots and eventual scale-up.,4. Verify that safeguarding, consent/assent, referral pathways, and data protection procedures function effectively and safely in this setting.,3. Assess data quality and preliminary measurement performance of the toolkit to identify items and scales that need refinement for clarity and consistency.,2. Establish cultural and linguistic appropriateness of items across respondent groups and identify questions that require revision based on respondent understanding and contextual fit.,1. Determine feasibility and acceptability of administering the GEEWG toolkit to learners, caregivers, teachers, school committee members, and community leaders in Kyangwali (including length, language, flow, and field logistics).,To pilot and validate a flexible, context-sensitive Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls (GEEWG) Measurement Toolkit within Kyangwali Refugee Settlement to assess its relevance, accuracy, and usability for capturing gender-transformative outcomes in MYRP-supported education interventions.,
 2025-09-29 16:30:10 2028-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Prudence Beinamaryo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007239
 The feasibility, acceptability and health impact assessment of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole vs albendazole alone, in the frame of mass drug administration to school-aged children in Uganda: A large-scale distribution
REFNo: HS6511ES

To assess the health impact of both treatment schemes and compare prevalence reduction of soil-transmitted helminth infections at school level by treatment arm ,To document safety of routine ivermectin-albendazole administration,To document the performance (i.e., coverage and reach) of the two treatment arms,To collect data on implementation-related costs and assess the additional resource needs and costs for the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone ,To evaluate the acceptability of sensitization and distribution strategies informed by the pilot study of co-administered ivermectin and albendazole among receiving communities,To assess the feasibility (including aspects of training, materials and processes) of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone at large-scale in the frame of school-based MDA in Uganda,To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone during school-based MDA in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-29 16:25:20 2028-09-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
MARIA NAMULWANA LOUISE
ID: UNCST-2025-R019516
 Evaluating the durability of the immune response to fractional and full dose Yellow Fever vaccination (YEFE/NIFTY Extension Study )
REFNo: HS6461ES

• To describe the current age-stratified seropositivity rates in YEFE and NIFTY participants at 2-8 years after initial vaccination by vaccine dose received, and to compare seropositivity rates across trials and groups including shared data from the MRCG trial.
Uganda 2025-09-26 18:39:14 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catherine Orodriyo
ID: UNCST-2024-R002224
 PROCUREMENT MONITROING PRACTICES AND ROAD TRANSPORT SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN ARUA CITY.
REFNo: SS4296ES

1. To assess the impact of performance score cards on road transport service delivery in Arua city.
2. To evaluate the contribution of supervision reports towards road transport service delivery in Arua city.
3. To assess the effectiveness of capacity building on road transport service delivery in Arua city.
4. To examine the moderating effect of procurement monitoring practices on road transport service delivery in Arua city.
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:35:57 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tadeo   Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2023-R007982
 Factors associated with non-uptake and perceptions about TB preventive therapy among household contacts of TB patients in Moroto district, Uganda.
REFNo: SS4269ES

2. To understand individual and community perceptions about TPT among household contacts of bacteriologically confirmed TB patients ,1. To determine the factors associated with non-uptake of TB preventive therapy among household contacts of bacteriologically confirmed TB patients ,The overall objective is to determine the factors associated with non-uptake and perceptions about TPT among household contacts of bacteriologically confirmed TB patients in Moroto district, Karamoja sub-region, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:34:54 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eleanor Matthews
ID: UNCST-2024-R003472
 Assessing development of reciprocity among juvenile chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii)
REFNo: NS1024ES

This project assesses the extent to which juvenile chimpanzees use strategies of imitation and observation to learn to reciprocate cooperative behaviors common among adults i.e. grooming and coalitionary action. This project also aims to assess the extent to which cooperative tendency is observable during the juvenile life history phase, and to what extent juvenile cooperative behaviors may predict adult behavioral phenotypes.
USA 2025-09-26 18:30:33 2028-09-26 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ATWIINE CHRISS
ID: UNCST-2025-R018550
 ASSESSMENT OF RISK FOR INDUSTRIAL SORTING MACHINE FAILURES CAUSED BY VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE POWER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
REFNo: SIR551ES

iTo identify the primary causes of voltage fluctuations affecting industrial sorting machines at ACPCU Ltd in Sheema District by analyzing power supply logs and equipment response data collected over a three-month period August–October 2025. ii. To assess the impact of voltage fluctuations on the operational performance of industrial sorting machines by conducting real-time performance monitoring and error tracking from August to October 2025. iii. To evaluate the risk levels associated with voltage fluctuations using Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), and to simulate potential failure outcomes using MATLAB and Monte Carlo analysis, in order to recommend mitigation strategies by November 2025.
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:29:20 2028-09-26 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Gray Blair
ID: UNCST-2025-R019416
 Understanding the Role of Play in Promoting Psychosocial Well-being and Learning Among Children in Refugee and Host Communities: A Contextual Study in Adjumani and Obongi Districts
REFNo: SS4275ES

Objectives of the Study This context study aims to generate evidence on how children, parents and guardians, and educators in Adjumani and Obongi districts understand, perceive, and practice play and its implications for education and psychosocial well-being. In particular, this study aims to: ● Understand the cultural and contextual meanings of play and well-being among children, parents and guardians, ECD caregivers and teachers, and community members in West Nile, ● Explore the perceptions of the role of play in supporting children’s psychosocial well-being and learning, ● Document existing practices and norms related to play and psychosocial well-being within families/at home, schools, and communities, and ●Identify barriers and enablers to using play-based learning to support children’s psychosocial well-being.
New Zealand 2025-09-26 18:28:13 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maryvian Owomugisha
ID: UNCST-2025-R017422
 Financial Inclusion, Investment Acumen, Government Interventions and Financial well-being of Ugandan women
REFNo: SS4428ES

1. To examine the extent at which specific financial services have influenced the Financial Well-being of women in Western Uganda.
2. To establish whether government interventions, significantly moderate the relationship between Financial Inclusion and financial well-being of women in Western Uganda.
3. To identify a mediating effect of Investment Acumen on the relationship between financial inclusion and financial well-being of women in western Uganda

Uganda 2025-09-26 18:25:37 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jackson Musiime Selwano
ID: UNCST-2025-R017885
 Enhancing patient flow and quality of care among the edlerly within outpatient clinics of Kabale and Kitagata Hospitals in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS6348ES

Research Questions 1.What are the strengths and weaknesses of the existing elderly patients’ flow management mechanisms in outpatient clinics? 2.How do elderly patients perceive their experiences within the current outpatient flow system? 3.What are the essential components of an optimized patient flow framework for elderly care? 4.How does the implementation of the new patient flow framework impact wait times, efficiency, and patient satisfaction in the pilot clinics?
Uganda 2025-09-26 18:24:27 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dorothy Akongo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007564
 Impact of a Cascading Health Worker Mentorship Project on Pediatric Quality-of-Care in Busoga hospitals, Uganda – a Pre-Post Evaluation
REFNo: HS6427ES

To evaluate the perceptions from the role of mentors and mentees on the impact and sustainability of mentorship,To assess the impact of a structured mentorship program on the quality of pediatric care,To develop and evaluate a mentorship tool as a structure for quality care improvement,To assess the change in selected indicators for quality of pediatric care in six district hospitals in Uganda following the implementation of a structured and regular mentoring program ,
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:21:31 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angella Mirembe Nanteza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008741
 NEURODEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN BORN TO MOTHERS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS6380ES

General objective: To determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes and associated factors among children born to MLHIV in Uganda.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born to MLHIV in the first 18 months of life.
2. To determine the factors associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born to MLHIV in the first 18 months of life.

 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:15:44 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joweria Nambooze
ID: UNCST-2019-R001118
 Effect of consumption of cape gooseberries on blood glucose control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS6017ES

To evaluate patient adherence to dietary interventions involving gooseberries,To compare change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among T2DM patients consuming gooseberries regularly as part of their diet with those following a regular diet. ,To assess the effect of regular consumption of gooseberries on fasting blood glucose levels in T2DM patients.,To evaluate the effect of cape gooseberries on blood glucose control among patients with T2DM in Kampala, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:13:11 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hawa Nalwoga
ID: UNCST-2021-R012081
 Innovative Breast Cancer Screening to Increase Early Detection in Uganda Short title: BSESuG Research project
REFNo: HS6166ES

1. To increase knowledge about breast self-examinations (BSE) and BSE practical skills and BSE practise among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district Uganda by at least 50% over a 12-month period
2. To evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative Breast Self-Examination Support Groups (BSESuG) approach in increasing the rate of detecting breast anomalies among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district of Uganda by at least 30% within a 12-month period.
3. To assess the acceptability of the innovative Breast Self-Examination Support Groups (BSESuG) approach for early detection of breast cancer among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:11:17 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CAROLYNE OLEO
ID: UNCST-2024-R003845
 DETERMINANTS OF DELAYED HEALTHCARE SEEKING AMONG PATIENTS WITH ABDOMINAL SYMPTOMS AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6014ES

Main objective/ purpose:
To assess factors influencing decision to seek care in a timely manner among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms at KSC, Budondo sub county

Specific objectives:
1. To determine the median time from symptom onset to presentation among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms to KSC, Budondo sub county
2. To identify factors influencing decision to seek care in a timely manner among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms at KSC, Budondo sub county
3. To understand consequences of delayed presentation, such as increased treatment complexity or cost

 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:09:15 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Okema
ID: UNCST-2025-R019099
 Insulin storage in low resource settings, impact on the glycated hemoglobin.
REFNo: HS6078ES

To determine the modalities of insulin storage in children and adolescents with T1D in low resource settings and the effects on their Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) in northern Uganda
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:07:55 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jef VanPuyenbroeck
ID: UNCST-2025-R017911
 Monitoring anthelmintic resistance in goats in Nwoya District, Uganda
REFNo: A617ES

Main objective:
To assess the efficacy of anthelmintics commonly used by goat farmers in Nwoya district.
Specific Objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of GIN infesting goats in Nwoya district.
2. To determine nematode species infesting goats in Nwoya district, through coproculture and molecular speciation.
3. To compare the expenses to perform routine FECRT, with McMaster and Mini-FLOTAC, for monitoring anthelmintic resistance in Uganda.
4. To assess the efficiency of survey designs and fecal egg count methods to determine drug efficacy at a certain cost and endemicity.
 Belgium 2025-09-26 18:06:25 2028-09-26 Agricultural Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leah Goldmann
ID: UNCST-2024-R016618
 Politicizing The Male Engagement Agenda in Feminist Movements to End Violence Against Women
REFNo: SS3930ES

This research project does not contest the strategy of engaging men in global efforts to EVAW, but rather seeks to investigate the implications of the shift in global emphasis to forwarding men as leaders, authorities, and key actors in efforts to prevent VAW in ways that could have unintended consequences for social justice movements, organizations and institutions that have been historically women-centered, women-led, and survivor-focused.

The research questions include:

Based on the gaps in the literature as described above, we propose the following

Primary Research Question:
What are the implications of the male engagement agenda on local organizations working to end violence against women in the Global South?
Secondary Research Questions:
a. Using women-led organizations working in Kampala, Uganda as a local case study, what are the impacts of the male engagement agenda on funding and programming for these organizations?
b. What is the extent of this impact? How have these organizations experienced this impact?
c. How have organizations navigated these impacts?
d. Using Men Engage Uganda as a comparative site, how and to what extent do members identify both opportunities and challenges in their relationship with feminist organizations?

USA 2025-09-26 18:05:35 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhona Mijumbi M
ID: UNCST-2023-R006843
 Digital Evidence Synthesis Tool Innovation Yielding Improvements in Climate and Health
REFNo: SS4343ES

To assess the impact of the evidence products generated using digital tools on climate-health decision-making in Uganda,To assess the use of digital tools in supporting climate-health evidence to policy processes in Uganda,To identify gaps within evidence synthesis processes that necessitate the development of digital tools,To profile the evidence needs of decision makers at the climate-health nexus in Uganda,To comprehensively investigate and enhance the integration of digital tools in climate-health evidence synthesis and decision-making processes in Uganda by profiling decision makers’ evidence needs, identifying gaps in current synthesis methods, evaluating the role of digital solutions, and assessing their impact on policy outcomes.,
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:04:12 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
 Applying human-centered design to develop promising Hepatitis B Birth Dose vaccine delivery models for out-of-facility and facility deliveries in Uganda
REFNo: SS4277ES

(1) To develop optimal service delivery model prototypes that enable timely administration of the HepB BD vaccine for both facility and out-of-facility births, thereby increasing vaccination coverage
Uganda 2025-09-26 17:59:03 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Mpairwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012444
 Building inclusive knowledge sharing hubs (Livestock Cafés) for resilient pastoral livelihoods and rangeland restoration in East African drylands (Include2Restore)
REFNo: A621ES

The objective of Include2Restore project is to investigate how rangeland restoration can become sustainable: not only ecologically, but also socially and economically.
The project targets four main objectives:
(1) co-identify rangeland management and restoration practices that will safeguard inclusive and equitable restoration long-term on household and community levels;
(2) co-identify ways to realize new financial returns from rangeland restoration that will safeguard and promote inclusive restoration outcomes long-term;
(3) support and strengthen identified practices within local management structures by integrating them into the Livestock Cafés;
(4) co-test the potential of inclusive, rangeland restoration and sustainable management to build peace through scaling identified best practices by innovating Next Generation Livestock Cafés.
 Uganda 2025-09-26 17:52:38 2028-09-26 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
 An open-label, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial to compare the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a fixed dose Triple Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (TACT) artemether-lumefantrine-amodiaquine versus first-line Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
REFNo: HS6344ES

To compare the efficacy of ALAQ vs AL and ALAQ vs ASAQ as defined by the 28-day PCR corrected adequate clinical and parasitological response (ACPR).
 Uganda 2025-09-26 17:41:17 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 A Feasibility and Safety Study of the KeySuite Laparoscopic Devices for Cancer Diagnosis in Uganda
REFNo: SIR493ES

1. To evaluate potential safety issues associated with the use of the KeyScope in patients with intra-abdominal cancers or suspected cancers .
2. To determine the clinical performance of the KeyScope in viewing tissue masses in the abdomen.
3. To determine the clinical performance of the KeyLoop in retraction of the abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery
4. To determine the acceptability of KeySuite laparoscopic devices in aiding to obtain laparoscopic biopsies

Uganda 2025-09-26 17:12:49 2028-09-26 Engineering and Technology Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Galiwango
ID: UNCST-2025-R017447
 Image Classification in Dermatology: Real Time diagnosis of DCPA using edge computing
REFNo: SIR549ES

1. To identify the most optimal tier in the healthcare system where a DCPA diagnostic device would improve the diagnosis of DCPA based on health workers’ diagnostic accuracy and resource availability. 2. To train a deep learning model that can accurately diagnose DCPA. 3. To validate the deep learning model. 4. To implement the deep learning model on an edge-computing device that ensures data privacy.
 Uganda 2025-09-26 16:31:26 2028-09-26 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 Focal mass drug administration for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
REFNo: SS4303ES

1. Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a fMDA program with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) as a novel component of the MiP prevention package. 2. Estimate the efficacy of fMDA to create a “safe zone” in the immediate home environment and ultimately prevent MiP. ,The scientific objective of this pilot study is to demonstrate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a focal mass drug administration (fMDA) program for household members of pregnant women to protect against malaria in pregnancy (MiP).,
 Uganda 2025-09-26 16:24:58 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Abdullah Wailagala
ID: UNCST-2025-R019096
 Anticipatory Action for Health Service Resilience and Detection (AHEAD) Discovery and Design Study
REFNo: HS6471ES

2) To understand the current and ideal approaches, practices, and perceptions of health workers regarding using risk data and/or information to trigger anticipatory actions.3) To collaboratively co-design, tools and frameworks for anticipatory epidemic risk monitoring and response, drawing on healthcare worker insights, existing workflows, and routine data systems at the primary health care level. 1) To assess the effectiveness and perceived impact of the cIDSR Ebola module released in response to the most recent Ebola outbreak in January 2025 in enhancing health facility readiness and response.
Uganda 2025-09-24 16:38:20 2028-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID  MUBIRU
ID: UNCST-2021-R013091
 Epidemiology of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) in Uganda: A recently discovered viral disease threatening banana production
REFNo: NS1028ES

1. To determine the genetic diversity of Banana Bunchy Top Virus variants in Uganda. 2. To screen for natural resistance of selected banana accessions against BBTV. 3. To compare the proteomic expression in the BBTV-infected banana in response to varying temperature and drought conditions.
Uganda 2025-09-24 16:36:26 2028-09-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Latim Emmanuel
ID: UNCST-2025-R019539
 CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF REGISTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN UGANDA’S PUBLIC SECTOR
REFNo: SS4314ES

To examine the effect of workshops and seminars on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To assess the effect of webinars on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To evaluate the effect of mentoring and coaching on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To evaluate the moderating effect of organizational learning on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To advance a model necessary for improving the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

 Uganda 2025-09-24 16:35:28 2028-09-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Victoria Nzarubara Patricia
ID: UNCST-2024-R015837
 Digital Transformation, Quality of Work Life, Subjective Well-Being and Coping strategies in the Uganda Police Force
REFNo: SS3574ES

7. To identify the most prevalent coping strategies adopted among police officers in the UPF.,6. To assess the perceptions of the police officers towards the digital transformation in the UPF.,5. To examine the experiences of the police officers in the UPF regarding their SWB. ,4. To determine whether coping strategies moderates the association between digital transformation and SWB among police officers in the UPF. ,3. To examine the association between digital transformation and SWB among police officers in the UPF.,2. To investigate the relationship between QWL and SWB among police officers in the UPF.,1. To assess the association between digital transformation and QWL among police officers in the UPF.,
 Uganda 2025-09-24 16:30:15 2028-09-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Clinical Performance Evaluation of Alinity m HIV-1 Assay Using Plasma Separation Cards (PSC) versus Plasma Testing in Uganda
REFNo: HS6500ES

The primary objective of this protocol is to evaluate the performance, bias and correlation of quantitative measurement of HIV-1 RNA, of the investigational Alinity m HIV-1 assay viral load using PSC as compared with Alinity m HIV-1 assay viral load using plasma.
The secondary objective of this protocol is to evaluate the performance, bias and correlation of quantitative measurement of HIV-1 RNA, of the investigational Alinity m HIV-1 assay viral load using PSC as compared with cobas HIV-1 Quantitative nucleic acid test for use on cobas 6800/8800 systems using PSC samples.

 Uganda 2025-09-23 11:10:47 2028-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chidiebere  Adim Victor
ID: UNCST-2025-R018777
 Borderless Hustle: Kinship, Trust, and Economic Dependency in African Refugee Entrepreneurship
REFNo: SS4082ES

This study addresses a critical gap by examining how African refugee entrepreneurs mobilize kinship networks to build trust, mitigate risk, and secure the resources necessary to navigate unfamiliar and frequently hostile entrepreneurial terrains.
 Nigeria 2025-09-23 11:09:24 2028-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nakayiki Lilian Nyanzi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019152
 Determinants of Indigenous Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Adults in the Rwenzori Region, Uganda
REFNo: HS6387ES

Main Objective The study aims to assess the determinants (enablers and barriers) of indigenous fruit and vegetable consumption among adults in the Rwenzori region of Uganda. Specific Objectives include; 1. To assess the availability and diversity of Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables in food markets within the Rwenzori region. 2. To determine the total intake of fruit and vegetables (and other foods consumed) by adults (18 years and above) in the Rwenzori region. 3. To develop and validate a quantitative questionnaire for assessing the determinants (barriers and enablers) of indigenous fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. 4. To assess the barriers and enablers of indigenous fruit and vegetable consumption among adults in selected communities within the Rwenzori region using the questionnaire in objective 3.
Uganda 2025-09-23 11:07:15 2028-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Erisa Mwaka Sabakaki
ID: UNCST-2019-R001625
 Is Healthcare a Common Good? Philosophical Perspectives and Clinical Practices in Boston and Kampala
REFNo: SS4184ES

1. To develop a philosophical framework for conceptualizing healthcare as a
common good by drawing on African and North Atlantic philosophical traditions.
2. Explore clinicians’ conceptions of health, the common good, and professional
practice.
3. To analyze how differing conceptions of healthcare affect experiences of burnout and moral injury.
 Uganda 2025-09-23 10:58:51 2028-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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