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Glenn Ogolah
ID: UNCST-2025-R017145
Asset Financing and Micro Leasing in Agriculture
REFNo: SS3726ES

1. Examining barriers and opportunities in asset financing and micro-leasing
adoption for smallholder farmers and microenterprises:
a. Identifying and analyzing the barriers and opportunities affecting the access of
asset financing solution amongst smallholder farmers
b. Examine gender differences in barriers to accessing asset financing for
smallholder farmers
c. Explore interactions among key stakeholders, including farmers,
microenterprises, SACCOs, and MFIs, to assess their roles and influences in
the asset financing landscape
2. Examining the role of clean energy assets in meeting farmers most urgent needs:
a. Identifying and analyzing the barriers and opportunities affecting the adoption
of clean energy assets by farmers
b. Exploring available productive assets in the market and their distribution
channels for rural farmers

Kenya 2025-04-07 7:58:51 2028-04-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Kaddu
ID: UNCST-2025-R017147
IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (eLMIS) ADOPTION AND UTILIZATION ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN GREATER KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA.
REFNo: HS5793ES

General Objective To assess the impact of eLMIS adoption and utilization on the performance of health supply chains in public health facilities in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Specific Objectives 1. To determine the level of adoption and utilization of eLMIS in public health facilities in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. 2. To investigate the impact of eLMIS adoption and utilisation on health supply chain key performance indicators in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area public health facilities.
Uganda 2025-06-05 9:11:13 2028-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gloria Kaudha
ID: UNCST-2025-R017148
Assessing the clinical practices of primary Health Care Workers in evaluating children presenting with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections at Health Center IVs and IIIs in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6119ES

General Objective:
To Assess the clinical practices of primary Health Care Workers evaluating children presenting with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections in Kampala, Uganda.

Specific Objectives:
1.To assess the clinical practices (history, physical examination, investigations and treatment) of health care workers in evaluating children with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections in Kampala, Uganda.
2.To describe the facilitators and barriers to the clinical practices including treatment given to children with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections

Uganda 2025-07-10 13:17:46 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Ivory Jean
ID: UNCST-2025-R017174
Evaluating tree planting strategies for effective community erosion control in R. Nyamwamba catchment near Mt Rwenzori, Uganda
REFNo: NS937ES

In this project, we seek to evaluate different community tree planting strategies for success with respect to their social and physical benefits. To do this, we will make biological and physical observations of current and prior tree planting sites.
USA 2025-05-16 10:23:53 2028-05-16 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gladness Mtango E
ID: UNCST-2025-R017177
The Nurses’ Perception of Their Immediate Supervisors’ Servant Leadership Behaviors and Their Sense of Work Effectiveness in Selected Ugandan Public Hospitals
REFNo: SS4419ES

•To explore the relationship between nurses’ perception of servant Leadership and their perceived access to work information such as willingness to share information.,•To determine the relationship between nurses’ perception of Servant Leadership and their perceived access to work resources such as needed equipment and materials.,•To explore the relationship between nurses’ perception of Servant Leadership and their perceived access to work opportunities such as challenging work and opportunities to learn new skills.,To explore if there are differences in job outcomes due to differences in the sizes of hospitals or the tenure of the nurse employee.,To survey and explore the perception of the nurses in the selected public hospitals in Uganda to determine if there is a relationship between their immediate supervisor’s servant leadership behavior and their job outcomes,
USA 2025-11-21 14:16:50 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emma Wamono
ID: UNCST-2025-R017178
Impact of anthropogenic stressors on ecosystem health and potential in-stream restoration measures of river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda
REFNo: NS993ES

I.Examine the influence of anthropogenic stressors on Physico-chemical water quality parameters in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. II.Analyse the influence of anthropogenic stressors on the macroinvertebrate assemblages in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. III.Asses the community perception on how their activities affect aquatic ecosystem health in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. IV.Establish and asses the performance of selected restoration measures in enhancing river ecosystem health in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda.
Uganda 2025-12-05 18:39:17 2028-12-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gloria Lubega
ID: UNCST-2025-R017180
A retrospective review of patients admitted with SARS-COV-2 at Entebbe regional referral hospital in Uganda across multiple waves.
REFNo: HS5695ES

I. To evaluate the mortality rate, risk factors associated with mortality and prolonged hospital admission among patients admitted with severe COVID-19 disease at ERRH.
II. To determine the time to discharge of patients admitted with severe COVID-19 disease at ERRH.
III. To describe the characteristics of patients across different age groups admitted with severe COVID-19 at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
IV. To describe treatment options offered to patients admitted with severe COVID-19 disease with reference to Uganda MoH and WHO recommended treatment options.
V. To compare characteristics of patients who were vaccinated against COVID-19 admitted with severe disease and unvaccinated patients admitted with severe COVID-19 disease.

Uganda 2025-04-02 9:01:54 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gloria Lubega
ID: UNCST-2025-R017180
Understanding HIV vertical transmission in Uganda in a population of urban mothers in the era of Dolutegravir based antiretroviral therapy(VERT)
REFNo: HS6095ES

Quantitative Objectives I. To identify level of utilisation of PMTCT and EID services among mothers living with HIV. II. To assess the factors associated with utilization of PMTCT services and EID services among mothers living with HIV. III. To identify factors associated with HIV vertical transmission in the era of Dolutegravir based therapy among mothers living with HIV. IV. To determine the proportion of pregnant women diagnosed with HIV that were linked to care and the time taken from HIV diagnosis to linkage to care among mothers living with HIV. Qualitative Objectives 1. To explore the experiences of women in the PMTCT program, including. • Barriers and facilitators for utilizing the program. • Adherence to instructions such as breastfeeding practices. • And the role of close relationships (partner, family and community members) in supporting women’s participation in PMTCT. 2. To obtain suggestions that can potentially improve the implementation of the PMTCT program
Uganda 2025-06-20 8:53:57 2028-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Micheal Segawa Collins
ID: UNCST-2025-R017185
EXPLORING HPV VACCINE UPTAKE AND ITS BARRIERS AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN URBAN SLUMS OF KAMPALA.
REFNo: HS6259ES

To determine the uptake of both doses of the HPV vaccine among adolescent girls and young women in the urban slums of Kampala.

To identify the barriers to the uptake of the HPV vaccine among adolescent girls and young women in the urban slums of Kampala

Uganda 2025-08-26 15:37:00 2028-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AMPAIRE WYCLIFFE
ID: UNCST-2025-R017187
SOURCE APPORTIONMENT AND BIODEGRADATION OF PAHs AND PFAS FROM WATER AND SEDIMENTS ALONG L. ALBERT
REFNo: NS1070ES

i. To determine the concentrations of 25 selected PAHs and 18 PFAS in water and sediment samples from Lake Albert using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, respectively.
ii. To identify the potential sources and spatial distribution patterns of PAHs and PFAS in Lake Albert using principal component analysis (PCA), HCA multivariate statistical techniques, and a fugacity-based model.
iii. To evaluate the human and ecological health risks posed by combined PAH and PFAS contamination in Lake Albert, using the US EPA Exposure Factors Handbook for risk characterization.
iv. To come up with potential biodegradation pathways for one selected PAH and one selected PFAS compound identified in water and sediment samples.

Uganda 2025-12-05 19:12:24 2028-12-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Javan Tindyebwa
ID: UNCST-2025-R017192
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, LEADER ACCOUNTABILITY, STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION, AND EDUCATION SERVICE QUALITY AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3802ES

To examine the extent to which Stakeholder Participation mediates the relationship between Ethical Leadership and Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda.,To establish the effect of Ethical Leadership on Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda. ,To establish the effect of Stakeholder Participation on Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda., To establish the effect of Leadership Accountability on Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda,To examine the relationship between ethical leadership and leader accountability, and service quality and how these relationships are mediated by stakeholders at Makerere University.,
Uganda 2025-04-11 14:04:32 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Namatovu
ID: UNCST-2025-R017197
ASSOCIATION OF INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES AND NUTRITION STATUS OF CHILDREN 6-23 MONTHS IN BIDIBIDI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT –YUMBE DISTRICT-UGANDA.
REFNo: HS6243ES

General Objective
To determine the association of Infant and young child feeding practices and nutrition status of children 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement-Yumbe District Uganda.
4.2Specific Objectives

I.To determine the nutrition status (Stunting, wasting, underweight) of children aged 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement.

II.To assess the feeding practices (IYCF) (exclusive breastfeeding, continued breast feeding, introduction of solid foods, minimum dietary diversity, minimum meal frequency and minimum acceptable diet) in relation to nutrition status of children 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement.

III.To identify barriers and facilitators influencing infant and young child feeding practices of children 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement.

Uganda 2025-09-23 10:50:34 2028-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAFARI VIVIAN GORDON
ID: UNCST-2025-R017216
EFFECTIVENESS OF HARNESSING SURFACE RUNOFF WATER FOR SMALLSCALE IRRIGATION IN RUKIGA DISTRICT SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: A620ES

Establish the extent of harnessing surface runoff water for small scale irrigation and on farm activities in ana identified micro catchment in south western Uganda
Determine the costs for establishing a surface runoff water harvesting structure for small scale irrigation
Measure the quantity of surface runoff water collected in the water reservoir from the micro catchment to establish its availability through out the growing season for the selected crops
Establish the productivity of irrigated and non-irrigated crops produced under small scale irrigation during the dry spells and normal seasons
Uganda 2025-10-16 9:11:13 2028-10-16 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tenywa Kawanguzi Derick
ID: UNCST-2025-R017225
DETERMINANTS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ VULNERABILITY: A CONFLUENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER CONTEXTUAL FACTORS IN ACHOLI SUB-REGION, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4234ES

1. To examine the local perceptions about climate change among smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda.
2. To determine the main sources of smallholder farmers’ vulnerability in Northern Uganda.
3. To develop a conceptual model for smallholder farmers’ vulnerability in Northern Uganda.
4. To develop a theory of change for guiding interventions aimed at reducing smallholder farmers’ vulnerability in Northern Uganda.
Uganda 2026-02-12 12:42:31 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lilian Nagawa
ID: UNCST-2025-R017226
Effect of Strategic Management Practices on Sustainable Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda
REFNo: SS3672ES

The overall objective of this research is to examine the influence of strategic management practices on the sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises providing goods and services to the oil and gas sector in Uganda
Specific Objectives
The study will seek to specifically achieve the following objectives:
i. To establish the effect of environmental scanning on the sustainable growth of SMEs providing goods and services to the oil and gas sector in Uganda
ii. To determine the relationship between strategy formulation and sustainable growth of SMEs providing goods and services to the oil and gas sector in Uganda.
iii. To establish the influence of strategy implementation on the sustainable growth of SMEs providing goods and services to the oil and gas sector in Uganda
iv. To establish the relationship between strategy evaluation and control and the sustainable growth of SMEs providing goods and services to the oil and gas sector in Uganda

Uganda 2025-07-22 16:54:02 2028-07-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nuluyati Nalwadda
ID: UNCST-2025-R017243
Learning for Social Inclusion of Refugee Women in Host Communities: Perspectives from Uganda.
REFNo: SS4071ES

1.Explore the learning experiences of refugee women in host communities.
2.Examine how refugee women’s participation in learning facilitates their social inclusion in host communities.
3.To investigate the barriers refugee women face in accessing and participating in learning and their impact on social inclusion
4.To contribute to the existing literature on the strategies for improving the learning and social inclusion experiences of refugee women in host communities.

Uganda 2025-08-08 13:54:38 2028-08-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
George  GALIWANGO William Muwambi
ID: UNCST-2025-R017274
Descriptive epidemiology of cleft lip and palate in Uganda
REFNo: HS5861ES

To determine the geographical distribution of cleft lip and or palate in Uganda. To determine the distribution of the types of clefts in Uganda. To determine the types, frequency and laterality of cleft lip, isolated cleft palate and cleft lip & palate patients in Uganda over the period 2002 to 2024. To determine the demographics of Ugandans with cleft lip and palate patients who have had surgical repairs in the period 2002 to 2024.
Uganda 2025-07-18 13:46:15 2028-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kiel McGowan
ID: UNCST-2025-R017284
Prevalence and patterns of coinfection with malaria and soil transmitted helminths among school-aged children in rural Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
REFNo: HS6039ES

To measure the prevalence of coinfection with malaria and STH among school-aged children and to identify factors that may be associated with infection.
USA 2025-06-20 9:16:14 2028-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KYOMUGISHA AGATHA agathakyomugisha3@gmail.com
ID: UNCST-2025-R017288
TEACHING METHODS, PERSONALITY TRAITS MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT NATIONAL TEACHERS COLLEGES IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS4279ES

To examine how monitoring and evaluation practices mediate the relationship between personality traits and academic performance,To explore the mediating role of monitoring and evaluation practices in the relationship between teaching methods and academic performance,To evaluate the combined effect of monitoring and evaluation practices, personality traits, and teaching methods on academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,To assess the impact of teaching methods on academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,To investigate how personality traits influence academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,To analyze the relationship between monitoring and evaluation practices and academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,
Uganda 2025-09-17 15:43:55 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Erika Sininärhi
ID: UNCST-2025-R017295
Physiological correlates of variation in personality traits in the banded mongoose Mungos mungo
REFNo: NS942ES

1) To determine the relationship between social rank, prenatal androgen exposure, and personality. 2) To investigate whether individual differences in facial thermal patterns are connected to personality, behaviour and stress reactivity.
Finland 2025-03-25 11:01:27 2028-03-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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