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John Ainembabazi Hebert
ID: UNCST-2026-R024520
Reducing Food Loss and Waste of Fruits and Vegetables in Uganda’s Food Markets
REFNo: A760ES

Reduce post harvest losses of fruits and vegetables among retail traders in Kampala markets through access to cold storage services
Uganda 2026-05-28 16:53:16 2029-05-28 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sandra Asizu
ID: UNCST-2026-R024434
BASELINE SURVEY FOR THE COLLECTIVE ACTION FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS PROGRAMME
REFNo: SS5049ES

I.Provide quantitative and qualitative baseline values for the programme’s outcome and impact indicators.
II.Assess the inclusivity and accessibility of education, health, economic, and social systems for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
III.Evaluate the institutional capacity and operational effectiveness of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs).
IV.Inform programme implementation strategies, adaptive management, and subsequent endline evaluations.
Uganda 2026-04-10 16:26:42 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yunia Musasizi Alele
ID: UNCST-2026-R024432
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?
Uganda 2026-07-09 19:20:38 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Frances Imokol
ID: UNCST-2026-R024413
Longitudinal Study on Teacher and School Leader Self-Efficacy in support of VVOB Uganda’s Learning Entrepreneurship and Agriculture Practically (LEAP) initiative.
REFNo: A768ES

The Green LEAP longitudinal studies have been designed to generate robust insights into how teachers’ and school leaders’ self-efficacy evolves through both pre-service and in-service training.
Uganda 2026-06-12 17:01:04 2029-06-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WINNIE ACHOLA STELLA
ID: UNCST-2026-R024263
IMPACT OF STONE QUARRYING ACTIVITIES ON AIR, WATER QUALITY AND ASSOCIATED SELF-REPORTED RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS: A CASE STUDY OF TE-DAM STONE QUARRY SITE IN GULU CITY
REFNo: NS1272ES

1. To determine the concentrations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) at varying distances from selected stone quarry sites in Te-dam. 2. To determine the physicochemical parameters (pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, nitrates, nitrites, iron, and color) of the surface water near Te-Dam quarry site. 3. To assess the perceived respiratory and water related health effects associated with air and water quality deterioration resulting from stone quarrying activities on individuals around Te Dam.
Uganda 2026-06-25 22:04:22 2029-06-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonah Kiberu
ID: UNCST-2026-R024252
CONTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL FINANCE TO UGANDA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
REFNo: SS5039ES

1. To assess the impact of Mobile Money Usage on Economic Growth in Uganda
2. To examine the effect of Digital Payments on Economic Growth in Uganda
3. To assess the effect of Fintech innovations on Economic Growth in Uganda
4. To analyse the effect of access to formal banking in the fit between digital finance and economic growth
5. To explore the challenges encountered in the implementation of digital finance in Uganda
Uganda 2026-03-25 15:18:07 2029-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Linette Lubuulwa Marie
ID: UNCST-2026-R024243
Sustainable Justice through Community Power: A Comparative Participatory Action Study on Legal Empowerment, Civic Space, and Collective Action in Uganda and Rwanda. RefNo: SS5383ES
REFNo: SS5502ES

? Overall objective: To strengthen evidence-based recognition and support for community justice actors, and increase community power and collective agency to address justice challenges.
? Objective 1: To generate robust, practice-based evidence on the contributions of community justice actors to advancing socio-economic rights and access to justice.
? Objective 2: To strengthen community justice actors as community mobilizers and advocates for socio-economic rights.
? Objective 3: To strengthen community platforms and networks to enable collective action on justice challenges.
? To examine the roles played by community justice actors {community-based paralegals, local mediation committees (Abunzi), and legal empowerment organizations} in enabling communities to claim and defend their socio-economic rights in Rwanda and Uganda.
? To explore and compare the roles of community-based paralegal in Uganda and Rwanda in facilitating community mobilization and collective action to address systemic injustices and enforce socio-economic rights in their immediate contexts.
? To identify the structural barriers which inhibit grassroots organizing and the building of collective power in defending and advancing rights and the strategies that are used to overcome these barriers in Uganda and Rwanda.
? To explore how legal empowerment approaches can complement community mobilization and coalition building to assist marginalized groups to address threats to their rights and develop longer-term and context-specific justice solutions?
? To develop evidence-based recommendations for scalable practices by grassroots justice actors that can be utilized to mobilize collective action and to protect the rights of the most vulnerable.
? To develop evidence-based recommendations for scaling up community mobilization to promote civic engagement, build transformative change and ultimately deepen democracy.

South Africa 2026-06-29 14:46:31 2029-06-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-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
Apurva Bhatnagar
ID: UNCST-2026-R024225
Evaluating the Effects of StrongMinds Community-Based Group Interpersonal Therapy on Depression and Secondary Outcomes in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
REFNo: SS5286ES

This study aims to evaluate the impact of the StrongMinds IPT-G model on depressive symptoms (primary outcome) and measures related to quality of life, social, economic, and educational outcomes (secondary outcomes).
India 2026-06-12 3:47:18 2029-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
OCEN WALTER
ID: UNCST-2026-R024230
PERCEPTION OF COFFEE FARMERS ON THE DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTS OF DODDER WEED (CUSCUTA REFLEXA) ON COFFEE PRODUCTION IN LIRA DISTRICT, UGANDA.
REFNo: A777ES

1. To determine the farmers perception on the distribution and abundance of C. reflexa on coffee plantations. 2. To determine coffee farmers perception on management practices of C. reflexa 3. To determine coffee farmers risks that arise from C. reflexa infestation.
Uganda 2026-06-25 22:23:57 2029-06-25 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sandra Nabulega
ID: UNCST-2026-R024175
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.
Uganda 2026-07-09 18:48:10 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial 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
Abdul Malik Muwanga
ID: UNCST-2026-R024094
Developing Leadership Skills of ECCE Center Management Committees in Palorinya Refugee Hosting ECCE centers - Obongi District
REFNo: SS5010ES

1 Identify gaps in the leadership skills of CMCs in refugee hosting ECCEcenters in Palorinya refugee settlement.
2 Develop a training program to strengtheb the leadership skills of CMCs in enhancing children’s learning outcomes in Palorinya refugee settlement.
3 Implement a training program to develop the leadership skills of CMCs to improve children’s learning outcomes in refugee-hosting ECCE centers in Palorinya.
4 Evaluate the effectiveness of a training program in developing the leadership skills of ECCECenter Management Committees to improve children’s learning outcomes in Palorinya refugee settlement.
5 Generate principles to guide the development and implementation of training programs for developing the leadership skills of CMCs to improve children’s Early Learning Outcomes (ELOs) in ECCEcenters in related poly-crisis contexts.

Uganda 2026-03-24 8:59:47 2029-03-24 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Degree Award
Madrine Nabukenya Mkisa
ID: UNCST-2026-R024084
Psychological Resilience among Teachers in Private Secondary Schools in Wakiso District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS5118ES

i) To document factors that influence the psychological resilience of teachers in private secondary schools in Wakiso district ii) To explore the perception of teachers on self-efficacy, affective flexibility, and spiritual well-being in private secondary schools in Wakiso district. iii) To assess the influence of self-efficacy, flexibility, and spiritual well-being on teachers’ ability to adapt to employment terms (remuneration, job security, career growth, workload management, resource management) in a private secondary school in Wakiso district. iv) Examine the relationships that may exist between self-efficacy, flexibility, spiritual well-being, and psychological resilience among teachers in private secondary schools in Wakiso district.
Uganda 2026-04-20 16:16:00 2029-04-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kirsten VanHouten
ID: UNCST-2026-R024100
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.

Canada 2026-07-09 19:17:37 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ELEM KIZITO
ID: UNCST-2026-R024069
MODERATING EFFECT OF FINANCING DYNAMICS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE UGANDA POLICE FORCE
REFNo: SS4976ES

1.3 Main Objective of the study
The main objective of this study is to determine the moderating effect of financing dynamics on the relationship between SCM functions and operational performance of Uganda police force.
1.4 Specific Objectives
i. To determine the relationship between SCM functions and operational performance of Uganda police force.
ii. To analyze the relationship between financing dynamics and operational performance of Uganda police force.
iii. To determine how financing dynamics moderates on the relationship between SCM functions and operational performance of Uganda police force.

Uganda 2026-03-12 17:59:56 2029-03-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Russell Morton
ID: UNCST-2026-R024044
Born Safe or Made Safe? The Role of Market Organization in Uganda's Informal Transit Sector
REFNo: SS5155ES

Main Objective 1. To examines how market organization affects safety provision in Uganda\'s informal motorcycle taxi (boda boda) sector. 2. To evaluate the feasibility of experimental design and data collection procedures. 3. To measure stage selection of drivers by analyzing how stage managers\' rankings of potential entrants correlate with driver safety characteristics 4. To Estimate driver self-selection into organized boda stages by measuring the relationship between baseline driving behavior and drivers\' willingness to join stages 5. To Estimate the causal treatment effect of stage membership on driving behavior using randomized subsidies for stage entry fees Specific Objectives 1. Our specific objectives of this program include learning about the safety of boda drivers, how stages affect boda driver behaviors, how boda drivers of different safety sort into joining stages or working as lubyanza drivers, and how passengers think about boda safety and associated implications for incentives for drivers to behave safely. We also analyze how stage organization and behaviors are related to safety at the stage
United States of America 2026-05-28 15:05:57 2029-05-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sheila Bamweyana
ID: UNCST-2026-R024037
HPTN 104: A multisite, open-label, randomized crossover study comparing adherence to a single daily dual prevention pill (DPP) versus FTC/TDF and Combined Oral Contraception separate pill dosing (2PR), given for pre-exposure prophylaxis and pregnancy prevention in women.
REFNo: HS7679ES

Primary Objective(s):
-Compare PrEP adherence to the DPP versus 2PR during a randomized crossover period.


Secondary Objectives:
-Compare PrEP adherence to the DPP versus 2PR during a Choice period.

-Evaluate acceptability of DPP versus 2PR during crossover and Choice periods.

-Evaluate preferences for the DPP versus 2PR.

-Compare PrEP persistence on the DPP versus 2PR during the Choice period.

-Compare the tolerability, side effects and unintended consequences (e.g., Intimate Partner Violence [IPV], pregnancy, HIV) of DPP versus 2PR: overall, during crossover and Choice periods.


Exploratory Objective:
-Examine facilitators and barriers of DPP adherence, acceptability, and persistence, during the crossover period and during Choice periods.

-Use mathematical modeling to estimate the effectiveness of the DPP and 2PR in reducing HIV incidence within the study cohort during the crossover and Choice periods.


Uganda 2026-06-12 17:15:26 2029-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wandera Yusuf
ID: UNCST-2026-R024024
"GOVERNANCE PRACTICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND EQUITABLE MEMBER DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL UGANDA SACCOS"
REFNo: SS5278ES

1. To assess how the effectiveness of SACCO leadership and board governance influences equitable member development.
2. To evaluate the role of transparency and accountability in promoting trust and fair distribution on equitable member development.
3. To examine the extent to which member involvement in SACCO governance affects equitable member development.
4. To investigate the impact of adherence to SACCO governance internal controls and risk management on equitable member development.
5. To evaluate how financial literacy programs affect equitable member development.
6. To develop evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at strengthening governance practices and financial literacy frameworks to enhance equitable member development in rural Uganda SACCOs.

Uganda 2026-06-25 22:09:43 2029-06-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sandra Nanyunja Nakityo
ID: UNCST-2026-R024003
Digital Literacy and Displacement: Shaping Inclusive Futures with Refugee Women in Uganda
REFNo: SS5352ES

The overarching aim of this study is to explore how actors, networks, and institutional imaginaries of digital literacy and technology in displacement contexts shape, enable, or constrain refugee women’s aspirations and everyday practices, and how this interplay can inform the pursuit of sustainable digital inclusion in Uganda. The specific objectives are: 1. To examine which actors and networks shape the digital literacy landscape for refugee women in Uganda, and how they influence this landscape. 2. To analyse in what ways policy and institutional documents present digital literacy for refugee women in Uganda. 3. To understand the main perceptions and aspirations of refugee women in Uganda about digital literacy. 4. To investigate how refugee women in Uganda conceptualize and use digital technology in their everyday life (including work). 5. To explore how the interplay between refugee women's aspirations and institutional imaginaries can inform sustainable digital inclusion.
Uganda 2026-06-12 3:51:19 2029-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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