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JULIET ANENA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022055
Monitoring the Diversity and Metabolic Shift of Gut Microbes during Fermented Cassava Feeding in an in Vitro Human Colonic Model
REFNo: A667ES

i. To assess the microbial population dynamics during anaerobic fermentation of cassava tubers
ii. To analyse the physicochemical properties and nutrient bioavailability of anaerobically fermented cassava flour
iii. To evaluate the effect of fermented cassava on gut microbial population, diversity, and microbial metabolites

Uganda 2025-11-13 17:10:56 2028-11-13 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbara Acheng
ID: UNCST-2025-R022067
INVESTIGATING DATA SHARING ASYMMETRIES AND DEVELOPING A MONITORING FRAMEWORK FOR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE DATA SHARING IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6959ES

1. To identify the current AMR sharing practices across the One Health sectors in Uganda.
2. To determine the barriers and enablers to effective inter-sectoral AMR data sharing.
3. To develop a monitoring framework for inter-sectoral AMR data sharing.

Uganda 2026-01-30 19:39:07 2029-01-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kimuli NamyaloAngella
ID: UNCST-2025-R022072
PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND MAGNITUDE OF RESISTANCE AGAINST FIRST LINE ANTIBIOTICS AMONG CHILDREN PRESENTING WITH GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYMPTOMS AT HOLY INNOCENTS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6980ES

1. To determine the prevalence of H. pylori infection among children aged 1-16 years at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital, southwestern Uganda 2. To assess the factors associated with the presence of H. pylori among children presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital, Southwestern Uganda 3. To determine the proportion of H. pylori strains that possess resistance genes to Amoxicillin, metronidazole and clarithromycin among the children population at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital, Southwestern Uganda
Uganda 2026-04-10 18:12:39 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DENISH  ONGOL OGWANG
ID: UNCST-2025-R022077
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRISONERS’ RIGHT TO VOTE IN UGANDA. A CASE STUDY OF LUZIRA PRISONS, 1995-2021
REFNo: SS4502ES

1. To assess the adequacy of the legal framework for the implementation of prisoners’ right to vote in Uganda.
2. To identify the challenges that Luzira Prisons face in the implementation of the prisoners’ right to vote
3. To develop a framework for the implementation of the prisoners’ right to vote in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-10-24 17:35:10 2028-10-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Michael Harvey
ID: UNCST-2025-R022115
HERPETOFAUNAL DIVERSITY AND BASELINE ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN SELECT SITES OF NORTHERN AND WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS1049ES

• Generate a list of reptiles and amphibians inhabiting Mount Kadam and surrounding areas
• Compare the distributions of reptiles and amphibians across different habitats within the boundaries of the research site.
• Establish a reference collection of vouchered specimens from the reserve in a local international research collection/museum.
• Tabulate baseline ecological data for each species (see data collection for details)
• Involve local community, students, and other stakeholders in survey methods and data recording
• Publish results of survey in peer-reviewed scientific journals

USA 2025-10-24 17:36:31 2028-10-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
RONALD ALIIJA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022107
ADOPTION OF DIGITAL FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS, FINANCIAL INCLUSION, AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY, CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS5110ES

1) To examine the relationship between adoption of digital financial innovations and financial performance of SMEs in Kampala Capital City, Central Uganda. 2) To examine the relationship between adoption of digital financial innovations and financial inclusion among SMEs in Kampala Capital City, Central Uganda. 3) To find out the relationship between financial inclusion and the financial performance of SMEs in Kampala Capital City, Central Uganda. 4) To establish the mediating role of financial inclusion in the relationship between adoption of digital financial innovations and the financial performance of SMEs in Kampala Capital City, Central Uganda.
Uganda 2026-04-10 18:55:32 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Zaina Nabirye Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2025-R022146
The Persistance of Indian Built Heritage in Busoga, Eastern Uganda, 1903-2023.
REFNo: SS4509ES

1. To examine the evolution of Indian-built heritage in Busoga from 1903 to 1962.
2. To analyze how and why Indian-built heritage adapted and maintained its vitality from 1962 to 1979.
3. To examine the changes and continuities of Indian built heritage in Busoga from 1979 to 2023.

Uganda 2025-11-21 14:58:05 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Lobe
ID: UNCST-2025-R022156
UNSYSTEMATIC RISK FACTORS, AUDIT COMMITTEE EFFECTIVENESS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4998ES

1-To establish the effect of credit risk on the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda
2-To examine the effect of liquidity risk on the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda
3-To determine the effect of operational risk on the financial performance of Commercial banks in Uganda
4a. To investigate the moderating effect of audit committee effectiveness on the relationship between credit risk and the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda
4b. To determine the moderating effect of audit committee effectiveness on the relationship between liquidity risk and the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda
4c. To examine the moderating effect of audit committee effectiveness on the relationship between Operational risk and the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda

Uganda 2026-04-10 18:21:31 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
AMANDA KISAAMO
ID: UNCST-2025-R022165
PREVALENCE, PATTERNS OF PRESENTATION AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DELAY AMONG CHILDREN AGED 2-59 MONTHS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS7389ES

• To determine the prevalence of neurodevelopmental delay in children aged 2–59 months with CHD in South Western Uganda.
• To describe patterns of presentation of neurodevelopmental delay in children aged 2–59months with CHD in South Western Uganda.
• To identify the factors associated with neurodevelopmental delay among children aged 2–59 months with CHD in South Western Uganda.

Uganda 2026-04-14 16:42:18 2029-04-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JAMIRA KAYERA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022189
Knowledge and Attitudes about Sickle Cell Disease and its management among HealthCare Providers treating Adolescents and Young adults at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. (KASHAY-study).
REFNo: HS7892ES

1. To determine knowledge about SCD and its management among healthcare providers of adolescents and young adults at JRRH 2. To explore healthcare providers’ perceptions, experiences, and attitudes toward Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and its management among adolescents and young adults at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH).
Uganda 2026-06-19 13:42:22 2029-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Geoffrey Angela
ID: UNCST-2025-R022184
TOWARDS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: EXPLORING THE NEXUS BETWEEN ACADEMIC INTEGRITY - HONESTY, FAIRNESS, RESPECT, AND FACULTY PRODUCTIVITY IN LIRA UNIVERSITY
REFNo: SS4978ES

The Objectives are: 1. To assess the influence of academic honesty on faculty productivity. 2. To determine the contribution of academic fairness to faculty productivity. 3. To analyse how academic respect influences faculty productivity, and 4. To evaluate the moderating impact of existing academic integrity policies on faculty productivity.
Uganda 2026-03-25 11:27:26 2029-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KYOMUHENDO ROSARIA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022215
DETERMINANTS OF TRACHOMA PREVENTION IN LOTISAN SUBCOUNTY, MOROTO DISTRICT
REFNo: HS6853ES

1. To assess the awareness of trachoma prevention practices among the people of Lotisan Subcounty, Moroto District.
2. To examine environmental factors influencing trachoma prevention practices in Lotisan subcounty
3. To determine the health-related factors associated with trachoma prevention.

Uganda 2025-12-18 16:48:56 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brenda Amaido Judith
ID: UNCST-2025-R022252
Peace in Pieces: Histories of Conflict, Peacebuilding and Women's Agency in Teso Sub Region
REFNo: SS4556ES

To investigate the conceptual contours of “peacebuilding” and how it resonates with women’s agency in Teso.

To examine how histories of conflict in Teso sub region interact to affect women’s inclusion in peacebuilding.

To interrogate women agency in conflict deflation and peacebuilding initiatives in pre-colonial Iteso community.

To analyse the evolving roles of women in peacebuilding initiatives in Teso.

Uganda 2025-12-18 19:02:28 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Abias Asiimwe Katesigwa
ID: UNCST-2025-R022247
Quality Improvement Strategies in Private Healthcare Facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS7033ES

General Objective:
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate how Quality Improvement (QI) strategies become institutionalised within Uganda's private health facilities, examining the processes, factors, and outcomes that enable QI practices to transition from externally-driven initiatives to internally-sustained organisational norms.
Specific Objectives:
1. To identify and evaluate Quality Improvement (QI) strategies employed by private health facilities to enhance care quality.
2. To analyse the processes and critical factors influencing the institutionalisation of QI initiatives as a cultural norm within private health facilities, including challenges and strategies for their mitigation.
3. To assess the return on investment (ROI) of QI initiatives, focusing on their impact on care quality and operational efficiency in private health facilities.
4. To explore patients' perceptions and experiences regarding the quality of health services delivered by private health facilities.
5. To develop strategic recommendations for the institutionalisation of Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives within healthcare systems and to enhance care quality in the private health sector, informed by expert review and validation.

Uganda 2026-02-18 12:12:04 2029-02-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Zaharah Namanda
ID: UNCST-2025-R022255
Teachers Navigating Professional Teacher Development in a Refugee Setting in Uganda
REFNo: SS5005ES

To generate new knowledge and learning about teacher relational experiences and professional growth in a refugee education setting, through teacher narratives, observation of co-teaching and a focus on well-being. To develop a contextualised TPD framework that integrates the idea of care and wellbeing, teacher relational experiences and agency to enable appropriate TPD support for teachers working in refugee education environment. To assess teachers’ needs and share relevant and appropriate teacher resources and opportunities for professional growth after the research. To provide relevant and contextualised policy considerations that will support TPD for teachers working in a refugee context in Uganda and across the globe.
Uganda 2026-03-25 10:21:57 2029-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Benjamin Kanagwa
ID: UNCST-2025-R022279
Implementing Digital Health Solutions for Food and Nutrition Security in Underdeveloped Countries: A Case Study of Uganda (IGNITE Project)
REFNo: SIR611ES

General Objective To map, evaluate, and design an integrated digital health system that strengthens food and nutrition security in Uganda. Specific Objectives 1. To map existing digital health solutions relevant to food and nutrition security in Uganda and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of current digital health systems in selected districts 2. To co-design an implementation plan for an integrated DHS framework for nutrition. 3. To build capacity among health workers and community actors in the use of digital tools for nutrition.
Uganda 2026-02-05 22:14:05 2029-02-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sally Hargreaves
ID: UNCST-2025-R022294
Designing for Immunization: A Co-design Thinking Approach to Improving Catch-up Vaccination among South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda (TUKU-VAC Study)
REFNo: HS7289ES

This project aims to explore the drivers of catch-up vaccination uptake among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda and to co-design community-led solutions using a participatory, design thinking research approach. Refugees often face significant challenges in accessing vaccinations, including limited healthcare access, vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and systemic barriers. This study seeks to gain a deeper understanding of these issues and develop culturally appropriate, sustainable strategies to improve uptake of essential catch-up vaccines. The study will utilise an adapted version of the World Health Organization’s Behavioural and Social Drivers (BeSD) of vaccination framework to examine the key social behavioural factors influencing vaccine uptake among migrants and refugees’ population. This framework considers four key domains: individuals’ cognitive and emotional responses to vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccines, the influence of social norms and recommendations, the level of motivation and willingness to be vaccinated, and the practical barriers individuals encounter when attempting to access vaccination services. In parallel, a complementary healthcare provider survey adapted from a CDC-developed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) survey on catch-up vaccination, previously implemented in a national study in the United States will be used to assess the knowledge, practices, and system-level barriers affecting the delivery of catch-up vaccination services to refugees. This tool covers four core domains: demographic and professional characteristics; knowledge and awareness of catch-up vaccination; service delivery practices; and perceived enablers and barriers to vaccine provision. The research will be conducted in collaboration with refugee communities and healthcare providers to ensure that interventions are locally relevant, practical, and effective. Through qualitative interviews and participatory co-design workshops, refugees and healthcare providers will collectively identify challenges and develop solutions that align with their needs and lived experiences.
UK 2026-04-10 18:09:36 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Teresa Costa
ID: UNCST-2025-R022319
Extensive pig husbandry as a novel approach to primate conservation and sustainable use of African rainforest
REFNo: NS1142ES

1.Assess the degree and nature of human–wildlife conflict involving primate species—particularly the Eastern chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii)—through engagement with local communities, especially farmers affected by crop raiding. 2.Investigate the use of domestic pigs by local communities, including: o Identification of pig breeds currently used and associated management practices; o Documentation of prevailing land-use systems; o Evaluation of the feasibility and sustainability of pig rearing as a pastoral or semi-extensive practice in the region. 3.Understand local perceptions and ecological knowledge of wild pig species (e.g., bushpigs, red river hogs, and giant forest hogs). 4. Document chimpanzee use of forest resources, including key habitat elements, feeding grounds, and tree species preferences, to inform the design and placement of future ecological corridors.
Italy 2026-02-10 16:15:03 2029-02-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Albert Miwanda
ID: UNCST-2025-R022312
A Framework for Developing and Deploying mHealth Solutions for Non-Communicable Disease Management in Uganda
REFNo: SIR601ES

a) To assess the current healthcare landscape, focusing on the prevalence and burden of NCDs, existing healthcare infrastructure, and digital health capabilities. b) To engage stakeholders in co-designing and implementing contextually relevant and sustainable mHealth solutions for NCDs in Uganda. c) To determine the factors that will enhance the adoption and sustainability of mHealth solutions for NCD management in Uganda d) To explore the critical design elements of mHealth technologies for NCD management in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-02-05 21:43:11 2029-02-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nicholas Omoding
ID: UNCST-2025-R022323
Strengthening Agroecology-based School and College Food Procurement Programs in East and Southern Africa
REFNo: A696ES

General Objective The project aims to achieve two overarching goals: first, to improve learners’ access to healthy and nutritious food by strengthening local, agroecological school food procurement practices, ensuring consistent, diverse, and nutrient-rich meals while supporting local farmers and resilient food systems; and second, to drive policy transformation for sustainable and inclusive school feeding by promoting gender equality and social inclusion and integrating agroecological principles, local sourcing, and participatory governance into school food policies. Specific Objectives 1. To improve the understanding of how existing school feeding systems affect income generation, gender equality and inclusion, climate resilience, and local food security, through participatory action research in selected schools. 2. To pilot and refine agroecology-based school feeding models in collaboration with schools, communities, and smallholder farmers to test their effectiveness and feasibility. 3. To increase women’s and youth empowerment through enhanced participation and decision-making in the governance of local school food systems and agroecological food value chains. 4. To generate evidence-based recommendations for policy integration and scaling of successful agroecology-based school feeding models to promote sustainable, inclusive, and agroecologically informed school feeding programmes.
Uganda 2026-02-02 18:40:40 2029-02-02 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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