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Ali Rono Kipchumba
ID: UNCST-2025-R019661
FORMULATION OF MICROBIAL CONSORTIA FROM THE MICROBIAL COMMUNITY OF KITEEZI AND BUYALA LANDFILLS FOR RAPID COMPOSTING OF ORGANIC WASTE INTO BIOFERTILIZER
REFNo: NS1126ES

Main objective To formulate microbial consortia for rapid composting of organic waste into biofertilizer from the microbial community of Kiteezi and Buyala landfills, Central Uganda. The specific objectives of this study are to: i. Determine the biophysicochemical properties of soil and leachate in Kiteezi and Buyala landfills, Central Uganda. ii. Develop bacterial and fungal consortia for rapid composting of organic waste from the microbial community of Kiteezi and Buyala landfills, Central Uganda. iii. Determine the efficacy of bacterial and fungal consortia in rapidly composting organic waste into biofertilizer. iv. Determine the quality of biofertilizer produced from composting organic waste and evaluate its agronomic potential.
Kenya 2026-03-12 17:29:13 2029-03-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Beingana  Kenneth Muntu
ID: UNCST-2025-R019659
Institutional Support, Career self efficacy and employability of University graduates in South-Western Uganda
REFNo: SS5061ES

To assess the of institutional support to graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda

To analyze the role of career self efficacy in shaping graduates employability outcomes in Southwestern Uganda

To examine the influence of gender on the relationship between institutional support, career self efficacy and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda

To investigate the moderating effect of career self efficacy on the relationship between institutional support and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:18:40 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Odongo
ID: UNCST-2025-R019653
The Impact of the Revised Leblango Orthography on Reading Comprehension within the Domain of the Thematic Curriculum in Lango Sub-region
REFNo: SS4666ES

i.To examine teachers’ knowledge of the revised Lëblaŋo orthographic conventions for effective teaching of reading lessons in mother tongue.
ii.To investigate teacher-learners’ classroom practices when using the revised Lëblaŋo orthography during reading lessons in mother tongue.
iii.To assess the contribution of the revised Lëblaŋo orthography on reading comprehension in mother tongue.

Uganda 2026-01-27 19:34:26 2029-01-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KASIMU SENDAWULA
ID: UNCST-2025-R019643
Industrial Symbiosis and Scalability of Smallholder Farms in Uganda
REFNo: SS4430ES

To explore the perception of the smallholder farmers regarding the concept of scalability in Uganda

To identify the industrial symbiotic practices being undertaken by smallholder farmers in Uganda.

To investigate the influence of industrial symbiosis on scalability of smallholder farmers in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-11-21 14:20:24 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Omuna
ID: UNCST-2025-R019635
CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND WATER SECURITY AMONG SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN KUMI DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS1160ES

i. To determine the effect of climate variability on surface and groundwater availability in Kumi district using GIS and remote sensing.
ii. To examine the effects of climate variability on accessibility to water in selected communities in Kumi district.
iii. To determine the portable water quality of both surface and ground water in Kumi district.
iv. To establish community resilience and adaptability to water insecurity caused by climate variability in Kumi district.

Uganda 2026-04-10 19:05:54 2029-04-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial 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
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
Christine John Amaa Oyokuru
ID: UNCST-2025-R019599
"Role of Ama-tualu Narratives in Gender Discourse for Men's Participation in Household Livelihood Resilience in Omugo Sub-County, Terego District, Uganda
REFNo: SS4087ES

1. To identify narratives of gender discourses experiences and their implied meanings on men’s active participation for livelihood resilience in Omugo Sub-County, Terego District, Uganda.

2. To evaluate men’s experiences on opportunities, economic well-being, and self-assertiveness in reference to the Afrocentric value of ama-tualu in Omugo Sub-County, Terego District, Uganda.

3. To establish ama-tualu transformative sustainable development practices for men’s participation in household livelihood resilience in Omugo Sub-County in Terego District, Uganda.

Uganda 2025-08-18 13:54:32 2028-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Akakikunda Teddy
ID: UNCST-2025-R019592
Contract Management and Procurement Performance of Rukiga District Local Government - Uganda.
REFNo: SS4437ES

i. To explore the effect of contract planning on procurement performance in Rukiga district local government ii. To investigate the effect of contract execution on procurement performance in Rukiga district local government. iii. To assess the effect of contract monitoring on procurement performance in Rukiga district local government. iv. To establish the moderating effect of government policy on the relationship between contract management and procurement performance of Rukiga District local government.
Uganda 2025-11-04 18:25:35 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PAUL OPIO
ID: UNCST-2025-R019548
EFFECT OF SPORTS PARTICIPATION ON RETENTION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN KARAMOJA REGION OF UGANDA
REFNo: NS1008ES

To investigate the effect of Sports Participation on retention of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
To examine the effect of Sports Participation on literacy and numeracy of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
To explore the relationship between Sports participation and completion rates of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
To assess the effect of Sports Participation on regular school attendance of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
Uganda 2025-11-26 14:02:49 2028-11-26 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
Sarah Ameso
ID: UNCST-2025-R019523
Indigenous Enterprises in the Informal Economy: Youth Futures in Dignified and Fulfilling Work in Africa
REFNo: SS4475ES

Objectives:

•Examine how indigenous enterprises promote youth livelihoods.

•Understand the interplay between youth, enterprises, and institutions.

•Provide policy-relevant recommendations to support informal and indigenous economies.

Uganda 2026-03-10 11:07:08 2029-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joan Nakkazi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019521
Maternal Healthcare Service Utilization and Health-related Quality of Life among Young Pregnant Mothers 10-24years, in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS6459ES

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of maternal healthcare service utilization on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and determine expectant mother factors associated with HRQoL among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda, so as to design strategies that strengthen identification of gaps and to develop an intervention and a MHCSU model to improve utilization of maternal healthcare services and improve HRQoL, for positive maternal and newborn health outcomes.i) To analyse the influence of uptake of ANC services on health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda ii) To assess the effects of skilled birth attendance during delivery on health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda iii) To examine the effects of access to postnatal care services on health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda iv) To evaluate the mediating effect of expectant mother factors on maternal healthcare service utilization and health-related quality of life among young pregnant mothers aged 10-24yrs in Eastern Uganda
Uganda 2025-10-17 17:49:55 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial 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
OLIVIA NANKINGA
ID: UNCST-2025-R019459
The Home Environment and Early Childhood Developmental Outcomes in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS4521ES

This study will investigate the influence of children's home environments on their developmental outcomes
Uganda 2026-01-30 19:18:40 2029-01-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-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
Joshua Ainomugisha
ID: UNCST-2025-R019411
Female Gender Stereotypes, Parental Influence and Female Students’ Engagement in Vocational Training in Nakivale Vocational Training Centre, Isingiro District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS4759ES

To examine the extent to which female gender stereotypes influence female students' engagement in vocational training in Nakivale Vocational Training Centre.
2. To assess the relationship between parental influence and female students' engagement in vocational training in Nakivale Vocational Training Centre
3. To assess the combined predictive power of female gender stereotypes and parental influence on female students' engagement in vocational training in Nakivale Vocational Training Centre.
4. To find out the mediating effect of parental influence on the relationship between female gender stereotypes and female students' engagement in vocational training in Nakivale Vocational Training Centre.
5. To establish the challenges faced by female students in engaging in vocational training in Nakivale Vocational Training Centre as a result of female gender stereo types and parental influence

Uganda 2026-01-30 19:42:19 2029-01-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Sainge Nsanyi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019399
Cloud immersion and the future of tropical montane forests (CLOUDFOR)
REFNo: NS991ES

This project aims to quantify water input, tree growth and future species distribution models in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda with three main objectives:
1) To determine the importance of cloud immersion for maintaining annual water inputs and tree growth,
2) To quantify the consequences of future changes in cloud immersion for carbon stocks and fluxes,
3) To assess how different dominant tree species respond to changes in cloud immersion.

Cameroon 2025-08-18 13:22:39 2028-08-18 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Park
ID: UNCST-2025-R019397
Global Governance, Ecojustice and the Independent Accountability Mechanisms
REFNo: SS4370ES

This project uses an eco-justice frame to analyse publicly available submissions by communities seeking recourse for environmental and social harm as a result of the pipeline financed by the World Bank Group and the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to investigate whether they lead to improvements for people and ecosystems at project sites.
Australia 2025-10-21 9:17:15 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Omiel Okecho
ID: UNCST-2025-R019368
Socio-Technical Factors Shaping the Integration of Climate Services into the Health System: A Case Study of Uganda’s DHIS2 Platform
REFNo: SS4764ES

Main objectives:
To examine the socio-technical factors that influence the integration of climate services into Uganda’s health information system through the DHIS2 platform.

To document how actors build legitimacy and foster cross-sectoral collaboration for climate service integration through the DHIS2 platform.

To analyze how climate services are embedded into routine HIS workflows through the DHIS2 platform.

To examine how climate-informed early warning practices f

Uganda 2026-02-12 13:33:16 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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