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Siragi Kabale
ID: UNCST-2025-R020841
 PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG WOMEN WITH PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS ATTENDING UROGYNECOLOGICAL CAMPS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS7379ES

1. To determine the Prevalence of Female Sexual dysfunction among women with pelvic floor disorders attending urogynecology camps in Uganda
2. To determine the affected FSF domains among women with pelvic floor disorders attending urogynecology camps in Uganda
3. To determine the factors associated with Female Sexual dysfunction among women with pelvic floor disorders attending urogynecology camp in Uganda

Uganda 2026-04-27 11:14:29 2029-04-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
RaidaAli Mudei Ahmed
ID: UNCST-2025-R020851
 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ABNORMAL CEREBROPLACENTAL RATIO AND ADVERSE NEONATAL OUTCOMES AMONG WOMEN WITH POSTDATE PREGNANCIES DELIVERING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS7137ES

To determine the association between abnormal cerebroplacental ratio and adverse neonatal outcomes among women with postdate pregnancies delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
 Somalia 2026-04-10 15:20:19 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Irene Amuron
ID: UNCST-2025-R020857
 Understanding knowledge and perceptions of extreme heat on health in Gulu and Kisoro districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS7502ES

1. To examine how different populations in Gulu and Kisoro districts perceive extreme heat risk and to quantify the proportion of households that consider heat a significant risk 2. To identify who is most at risk from heat risk in Gulu and Kisoro districts and estimate the proportion of households affected by extreme heat. 3. To identify the health impacts of extreme heat risks among the population in Gulu and Kisoro districts. 4. To analyse the early warning and early action strategies that the communities in Gulu and Kisoro can access to and utilise.
Uganda 2026-05-21 21:22:57 2029-05-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ali Waiswa
ID: UNCST-2025-R020882
 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DEEP LEARNING BASED IRIDOLOGY FOR DETECTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER
REFNo: HS6756ES

To determine the sensitivity of AI and deep learning based iridology for detection of colorectal cancer in Uganda over a period of one year.
To determine the specificity of AI and deep learning based iridology for detection of colorectal cancer in Uganda over a period of one year.

 Uganda 2025-11-13 16:40:17 2028-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kalembe Justine
ID: UNCST-2025-R020881
 Financial Accountability and Organizational Performance of Public Sector Institutions in Uganda. A case of the Parliament of Uganda
REFNo: SS5411ES

i. To assess the relationship between financial accountability and budgetary control in the Parliament of Uganda. ii. To evaluate the effect of budget execution on the internal control systems in the Parliament of Uganda iii. To examine the mediating effect between internal control systems and organisational performance of the Parliament of Uganda. iv. To determine the Direct contribution of financial accountability to the organisational performance of the Parliament of Uganda.
Uganda 2026-07-09 18:44:42 2029-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbara Nansamba
ID: UNCST-2025-R020897
 Explainable Multimodal Deep Learning for Tuberculosis Diagnosis among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Low Resource Settings
REFNo: SIR647ES

Main Objective: To develop an interpretable hybrid multimodal deep learning model for classification of Tuberculosis infection in DM population using a combination of chest x-ray images, demographics, clinical and laboratory data. Specific Objectives 1.To perform exploratory data analysis for both chest x-ray images and clinical data. 2.To build and evaluate deep learning models capable of integrating chest x-ray images and clinical data for classification of latent Tuberculosis in diabetic population. 3.To design a hybrid approach that combines convolutional neural networks and transformers to improve on the diagnosis of latent Tuberculosis based on multimodal learning. 4.To derive interpretable explanations of the model processes to provide transparent insights into diagnostic decisions.
Uganda 2026-04-30 16:35:13 2029-04-30 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
steven kavuma
ID: UNCST-2025-R020895
 Prevalence, severity of, and factors associated with stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS7415ES

to determine the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at mbarara regional referral hospital
to describe the severity of stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at mbarara regional referral hospital
to determine the factors associated with stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at mbarara regional referral hospital
 Uganda 2026-04-30 18:33:20 2029-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DANIEL ELAMU
ID: UNCST-2025-R020928
 PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AND HIV IN UGANDAN CHILDREN WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY; AN EARLY OUTCOME STUDY.
REFNo: HS6781ES

Primary objective: To determine the prevalence of malaria (by RDT and PCR) and HIV among children presenting with traumatic brain injury at Mulago National Referral Hospital in 8 months.
Secondary Objective: To assess the impact of malaria parasitemia and/or HIV co-infection on short-term functional recovery, measured by Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) at one-month post-discharge.
Uganda 2025-11-21 13:47:46 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Opportuna Kweka Leo
ID: UNCST-2025-R021025
 STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE, EVIDENCE USE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH ON FORCED DISPLACEMENT: WITH A FOCUS ON EAST AFRICA
REFNo: SS4309ES

Conduct research on forced displacement, namely refugees, internally displaced persons and development/conservation/disaster and climate changed induced displacement). (ii) Build capacity on forced displaced issues through seminars, training of masters, PhD and postdoctoral students doing research on forced displacement. (iii) Work with policy makers to discuss the state of the knowledge, constraining factors and possible angles for inclusion of those marginalized. (iv) Work with NGOs to conduct outreach activities either expanding and upscaling existing outreach activities (originating from refugees or external actors) or start new empowerment programmes on social and legal inclusion. (v) Develop a master’s programme on forced displacement, which will be offered in the Department of Geography at the University of Dar es Salaam
 Tanzania 2025-11-04 13:40:10 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mirembe SarahAngella
ID: UNCST-2025-R021000
 Influence of Women's Participation In The Rice Value Chain on Household Dietary Diversity in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS4586ES

1. To examine the extent of women’s participation in the rice production, processing, and marketing activities within selected rice-oriented households in Namasagali sub-county, Eastern Uganda. 2. To identify the institutional factors that influence women’s participation as rice value chain actors at the household level. 3. To assess the dietary diversity of rice-oriented households in Namasagali sub-county, Eastern Uganda. 4. To establish a relationship between women’s participation and household dietary diversity.
 Uganda 2025-12-01 21:16:33 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Isabelle Cohen
ID: UNCST-2025-R020977
 Evaluating a “nearly free hour” for health centers in rural Uganda
REFNo: SS4726ES

This study has four specific objectives: 1. Evaluate the effects of a discounted, group visits window on ODH health centers, including how many ultrapoor patients visit the clinic during the discounted, group visits window. 2. Compare the discounted window to an all-day discount to understand whether a time-limited discount is (relatively) more effective at screening in the UP. 3. Document the extent to which the discounted window cannibalizes revenue by shifting patients from other times of day to the discounted window. 4. Analyze whether discounts encourage earlier treatment for mild/moderate malaria, and correspondingly reduce visits for severe malaria.
USA 2026-01-27 19:41:22 2029-01-27 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AIDAHKIBEDI NAMBUSI
ID: UNCST-2025-R021070
 TUTOR-TEACHER SUPPORT AND PUPILS’ ACHIVEMENT IN LITERACY AND NUMERACY AMONG PUBLIC BOARDING PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN GREATER MUKONO, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5269ES

1.3 Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to establish the relationship between tutor- teacher support and pupils’ learning achievements in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary 14 schools in Greater Mukono region Uganda and whether teachers’ performance moderates this relationship. The specific objectives for this study include; 1. Establish the relationship between lesson observation by tutors and pupils’ learning achievement in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region 2. Find out the extent to which feedback provision by tutors relate to pupils’ learning achievement in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region. 3. Explore the relationship between mentorship by tutors and pupils’ learning achievements in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region. 4. To determine if the teachers’ performance moderates the relationship between tutorteacher support and pupils’ learning achievement in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region.
Uganda 2026-05-14 13:46:23 2029-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ekom Etukudo Monday
ID: UNCST-2025-R021054
 Neuroprotective Potential of Syzygium aromaticum Against Mercuric Chloride-Induced Brain Toxicity in Mice
REFNo: HS7231ES

General Objective
To evaluate the neuroprotective potential of Syzygium aromaticum against mercuric chloride-induced brain toxicity in mice.

Specific Objectives
This study's specific objectives will be to:
(i) Phytochemically characterize Syzygium aromaticum and predict the pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties of its major metabolites using computational tools.
(ii) Determine molecular interactions between the key phytometabolites of Syzygium
aromaticum and neuronal receptors (NMDA and GABA-A) implicated in mercuric chloride-induced neurotoxicity through molecular docking.
(iii) Evaluate the neurobehavioral and biochemical effects of Syzygium aromaticum pretreated and mercuric chloride-exposed mice, focusing on motor coordination, memory performance, oxidative stress, and lipid peroxidation biomarkers.
(iv) Demonstrate histological alterations in the cerebellar cortex and hippocampus of Syzygium aromaticum pretreated and mercuric chloride-exposed mice, by assessing cellular forms.
(v) Demonstrate astroglial activation and neuronal injury in the cerebellar cortex and hippocampus of Syzygium aromaticum pretreated and mercuric chloride-exposed mice using immunohistochemical markers for Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Neuronal Specific Enolase (NSE).
 Uganda 2026-04-02 17:56:12 2029-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lucrezia Rovati
ID: UNCST-2025-R021085
 Evaluation of a Clinical Decision-Support App for Emergency Care in a Rural Ugandan Hospital: A Pilot Randomized Crossover Simulation Trial
REFNo: HS6836ES

The primary objective is to determine whether the newly developed OASES clinical decision-support App improves frontline clinicians’ adherence to evidence-based World Health Organization (WHO) and Uganda Clinical Guidelines during the management of simulated emergency cases of diarrhea, dyspnea, and seizures in a rural outpatient department. The secondary objectives are to assess whether the OASES App improves triage accuracy using the Interagency Integrated Triage Tool, diagnostic accuracy at both the initial and post-investigation stages, and the appropriateness of disposition decisions; to determine whether App use enhances clinicians’ process quality by increasing adherence to guideline-recommended history taking and physical examination; to compare time required to complete simulated emergency cases under App-assisted versus standard practice conditions; to evaluate usability, perceived usefulness, trust, satisfaction, and feasibility of the App through structured questionnaires and qualitative interviews.
 Italy 2026-01-30 9:27:17 2029-01-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Matovu Wasswa
ID: UNCST-2025-R021145
 Understanding Power, Institutions, and Policy Dynamics: A Political Economy Analysis of Youth Employment in Uganda
REFNo: SS4607ES

Research Questions The political economy analysis aims to answer two overarching research questions: I. How can current policies and regulatory frameworks be activated and enhanced to provide dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for youth in Uganda? II. What industrial and trade policies and/or plans will enable Uganda to leverage its demographic transition, the 4th industrial revolution, and the evolving digital economy to create adequate opportunities for dignified and fulfilling work for Ugandan youth? Purpose and Objectives The main purpose of this study is to examine how political, institutional, and economic structures interact to shape youth employment outcomes in Uganda. Specifically, the research seeks to: • Map the formal and informal policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks governing youth employment. • Analyse the interests, incentives, and power dynamics of key actors who influence or obstruct youth employment reforms. • Understand the lived experiences, perceptions, and aspirations of young people in relation to work, inclusion, and voice. • Identify enablers and constraints to the implementation of effective and inclusive employment strategies. • Generate context-sensitive, actionable recommendations for policy and institutional reform.
Uganda 2025-11-26 14:32:03 2028-11-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Cathleen Morey
ID: UNCST-2025-R021152
 From Knowledge to Practice: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Diabetes Education Program for Healthcare Providers in Kasese District, Uganda
REFNo: SS4861ES

Main Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Diabetes Empowerment International’s (DEInt.) diabetes education programs on healthcare providers in Uganda and to examine the cultural and systemic factors that influence diabetes education and care delivery within the broader community context. Specific Objectives 1. To evaluate changes in provider knowledge, confidence, and diabetes care practices following participation in DEInt. conferences. 2. To explore community-level perspectives on diabetes education and care. 3. To identify barriers and facilitators affecting diabetes care delivery. 4. To generate recommendations to improve DEInt.’s educational programs and inform future interventions.
USA 2026-02-10 16:20:44 2029-02-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karen Ademun Helmy
ID: UNCST-2025-R021192
 Assessing the impact of floods on access to diabetes treatment in Kasese district.
REFNo: HS6730ES

Objective 1: To assess how flooding disrupts the availability and accessibility of diabetes treatment facilities in Kasese District. Objective 2: To assess how flooding disrupts the availability and accessibility of diabetes treatment facilities in Kasese District. Objective 3: To explore the coping mechanisms of diabetes patients to the negative impacts of floods on access to diabetes treatment services.
Uganda 2026-01-30 16:47:56 2029-01-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dan Ngabirano
ID: UNCST-2025-R021195
 Beyond Legal and other Formal Approaches to the Grand Corruption Problem in Uganda: The Role of Indigenous African Customary Laws, Norms and Institutions
REFNo: SS4691ES

a) To study and document the strength and limitations of relying on legal and other formal approaches to grand corruption in Uganda. b) To interrogate the efficacy of customary laws, norms and institutions in the fight against grand corruption while relying on case studies from Buganda, Bunyoro, Bugisu, Acholi, Kigezi Tswana and Asante societies c)To inquire into the practicability of relying on customary laws, norms and institutions in the fight against corruption in Uganda and whether these should exist as alternatives or rather compliment current legal and formal approaches.
Uganda 2026-05-28 15:46:29 2029-05-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KYADIDA ADDI
ID: UNCST-2025-R021199
 Administrative Politics and Organisational Citizenship Behavior in Universities in the Eastern Region of Uganda. A Case of the Islamic University in Uganda and Busitema University.
REFNo: SS4818ES

1. To examine the level of organisational citizenship behaviour among academic staff in the eastern region universities, Uganda.
2. To analyse the level of administrative politics directed at academic staff in the eastern region universities, Uganda.
3. To examine the influence of information management politics on organisational citizenship behaviour among academic staff in eastern region universities, Uganda.
4. To analyse the influence of coalition-building politics on organisational citizenship behaviour among academic staff in universities in the eastern region of Uganda.
5. To analyse the difference in influence of administrative politics on organisational citizenship behaviour among academic staff between a public and a private university.

 Uganda 2026-03-12 17:40:57 2029-03-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yueh-ya Hsu
ID: UNCST-2025-R021249
 The Impact of Microcredit for Refugees and Host Communities
REFNo: SS4473ES

The aim of this project is to provide some of the first evidence on the benefits of extending credit to refugees, with a focus on documenting both financial and psychosocial gains. The team's close partnership with the UNHCR and the World Bank ensures that the results can be quickly disseminated to key actors in this space. UNHCR operates in over 136 countries and collaborates closely with implementing partners to develop and disseminate impactful programs. They are eager to build a body of evidence to inform the pursuit of certain policies over others, and facilitate discussions with local governments about implementing these policies.
 Taiwan 2025-10-17 19:36:16 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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