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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Louis Gorgone
ID: UNCST-2025-R019673
Socioendocrinology of female forest living olive baboons (Papio anubis)
REFNo: NS998ES

This research aims to explore the hormonal correlates of dominance, aggression, and affiliative (pro-social) behavior in female forest-living olive baboons (*Papio anubis*) at Kibale National Park, Uganda. Specifically, it investigates how female dominance rank, aggression, and social behaviors relate to physiological stress and aggression markers, measured through glucocorticoids and testosterone. By examining these relationships at multiple temporal scales, the study will shed light on the adaptive significance of social hierarchies and behaviors among females living in an ecologically stable forest environment, thus advancing the understanding of socioendocrine mechanisms underpinning female primate sociality.

USA 2025-08-26 15:34:30 2028-08-26 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sofia Fernandez
ID: UNCST-2025-R019676
Investigating the lack of male involvement in community based agricultural education programs in Kamuli, Uganda
REFNo: SS4581ES

1. Examine the man's perception of their role in family nutrition and agriculture.
2. Identify the social and cultural barriers to involvement for men.
3. Collect ideas for solutions that could increase male participation.
USA 2025-11-21 14:52:50 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martha Naluwende
ID: UNCST-2025-R019681
End Term Evaluation of the Make Way Programme in Uganda
REFNo: SS4114ES

The study aims to evaluate the relevance, effectiveness, coherence, and sustainability of the Make Way programme in Uganda. It will assess how well the programme addressed the SRHR needs of marginalized youth, the impact of its advocacy and capacity-building efforts, and the strength of its partnerships—especially the implementation of the “Leading from the South” approach. Additionally, the study will document lessons learned and good practices to inform future SRHR programming and policy.
Uganda 2025-09-09 13:59:55 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barbara Kunihira Evelyn
ID: UNCST-2025-R019727
Study on Usability and Acceptability Evaluation of Compact Prefilled Auto disable Devices (CPAD) for Injectable Contraceptives Delivery in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6685ES

This study aims to assess the user and programmatic acceptability of the Easyject™ and BFS CPAD devices in Uganda, with a focus on their potential to improve access to injectable contraceptives. The specific objectives include: 1. To understand if these devices are acceptable and appropriate for delivery of contraceptives (both self-delivery and provider use). 2. To understand user perspectives regarding device usability, safety, and overall satisfaction. 3. Understand retraining requirements (time, materials, methods). Device-Specific Objectives 1. Easyject™: Assess usability improvements in the updated design, particularly around needle shield removal and injection force. 2. BFS CPAD: Collect first-time user feedback on the usability and acceptability of the design.
Uganda 2025-11-04 16:40:38 2028-11-04 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
Sarah Wilker
ID: UNCST-2025-R019791
One size fits all? Towards individual prediction of treatment success for posttraumatic stress disorder in post-conflict settings (TRAUMA-FIT)
REFNo: HS6712ES

Main Objective 1. to identify individual predictors of treatment response to two different treatments in survivors with PTSD in a post-conflict setting Specific Objectives 1. Investigate whether NET is, on average, more effective than PM+ for the treatment of PTSD 2. Identify predictors of optimal response in the two conditions, and thereby identify predictors of treatment success in a trauma-focused versus present-focused treatment 3. Investigate the explanatory role of socio-ecological factors in PTSD treatment response
Germany 2025-11-26 14:28:24 2028-11-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shivan Kamugisha Kaitesi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019815
Socio-Ecological Systems Assessment of Factors Influencing the Lion population in the Greater Virunga Landscape
REFNo: NS989ES

1. Develop a population dynamics model for lions in the Greater Virunga Landscape 2. Assess the functionality of lion movement corridors within GVL 3. Examine the impacts of land use and climate change on the suitable habitat for lions 4. Evaluate factors of human-lion conflict and develop strategies for conflict mitigation and coexistence.
Uganda 2025-10-29 12:41:40 2028-10-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
George William Barigye
ID: UNCST-2025-R019843
The Multifaceted Influence of Media on Family Planning Decisions: A Mixed-Methods Study in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6961ES

General Objective: • To determine the influence of diverse media channels on family planning decisions among men and women in Kampala. Specific Objectives: 1. To identify the primary media sources (mass media, social media, interpersonal communication, etc.) utilized by men and women in Kampala to obtain information on family planning. 2. To assess the accuracy and trustworthiness of family planning information obtained from these diverse sources, and how these perceptions vary across gender and media type. 3. To determine the association between exposure to different media messages about family planning and the uptake of family planning methods among men and women, considering the influence of different media channels. 4. To explore gender differences in media usage patterns, perceptions of information accuracy, and uptake of family planning methods.
Uganda 2026-02-02 18:42:55 2029-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jennifer Opio Tino
ID: UNCST-2025-R019863
Refugee Self-Reliance Strategies and Refugee-Host Community Relations in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement
REFNo: SS4518ES

General Objectives
The general objective of this study is to assess the impact of the refugee self-reliance strategies on refugee socioeconomic wellbeing and refugee-host community relations and identifying strategies and interventions for fostering harmonious refugee-host community relations for mutual socioeconomic wellbeing.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Assess the impact of the refugee self-reliance policy on the social and economic well-being of refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlements.
2. Assess the nature and dynamics of refugee-host community relations in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.
3. Examine the effect of Refugee Self-Reliance Strategies on refugee–host community relations in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.
4. Obtain the perspectives of refugees and host communities on the implementation of refugee self-reliance strategies to improve refugee-host community relations.
Uganda 2026-02-12 13:27:05 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Caroline Boonabaana
ID: UNCST-2025-R019892
Techno-Stressors, Perceived Techno-Support and Psychological Wellbeing of Academic Staff in Uganda's Public Universities
REFNo: SS4674ES

The study seeks to understand how technology-related pressures affect the psychological wellbeing of academic staff in Uganda’s public universities. It explores the key techno-stressors lecturers face, the level of techno-support they receive, and how these two forces interact to shape their wellbeing. The project also digs into staff experiences and coping stories, aiming to uncover whether strong support systems can buffer or reduce the negative impact of techno-stress. Ultimately, the research hopes to generate practical recommendations that universities can use to lower techno-stress and boost staff wellbeing in an increasingly digital academic world.
Uganda 2026-02-12 12:30:34 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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