Knowledge and Skills for Service
Research Agenda
Research Agenda, the Competitive Research Grants & Calls
A research agenda of nine key areas aligned to the National Development Plan 2015/16-2019/20
- Agriculture production, Productivity Food Security and Value Addition
- Education Policy and Management of Persons with Special Needs
- Good Governance, Public and Private Sector Management and Entrepreneurship.
- Management of Environment and Natural Resources
- Good governance security and Justice
- Regional integration and Globalization
- Arts and culture for Social Economic Development
- Education for sustainable development
- Science Technology and Innovations to enhance competitiveness.
The Competitive Research Grants
Competitive Research Grants, 8th Call for Proposals – 2022/2023 (Latest)
The Competitive Research Grants Ad hoc Committee of Kyambogo University invites applications for the 8th call of funding under the Competitive Research Grants Scheme. The goal of the scheme is to strengthen the research capacity of the University.
Competitive Research Grants, 3rd Call for Proposals – 2019/2020
The Research Grants Adhoc Committee of Kyambogo University invites applications for the 3rd Research Grant Programme of 2019/2020. The main goal of the programme is to strengthen the research capacity of the University.
BRIEF ON COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS
The University Council approved funds for competitive research in the Financial Year 2019/20 to enhance research, innovation and knowledge generation.
Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor appointed an Ad hoc Committee headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) manage the research grant. Below are the Terms Of Reference of the Competitive Research Grants Ad hoc Committee.
- To develop criteria for competitive research grant awards
- To issue calls for grants
- To develop a method of vetting the proposals received.
- To coordinate with Research Grants and Publications Committee.
- To award research grants to the best proposals.
- To carry out any other duties as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.
CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS
The Committee issued the first Call for research proposals in hard and electronic format to all Faculties and Departments on Friday 17th August 2018 with Monday 17th September 2018 being the deadline.
The Call targeted full-time Academic Staff of Kyambogo University with a PhD at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor.
The budget limit for proposals in Humanities was twenty five (25) million shillings while Science-based disciplines were forty (40) million shillings.
REVIEW PROCESS
The Committee subjected all proposals to an administrative review. Out of eighty-three (83) proposals received, only thirty-nine (39) proposals met the requirements specified in the Call.
Names and all other personal information of applicants of the thirty-nine (39) proposals were withheld before sending their proposals to senior academics in the relevant fields for review. The names of applicants were withheld to avoid bias.
AWARDS
Nineteen (19) out of thirty-nine (39) applicants were successfully awarded grants to carry out research. Twelve (12) awardees were from humanities while seven (7) were from science-based disciplines.
The awards ceremony was presided over by the Chairperson of the University Council on Wednesday 9th January 2019 in the Council Room.
All awardees were required to sign a Bonding Agreement with Kyambogo University before receiving the funds.
Researchers are expected to have completed their research and published their findings in reputable journals by June 2019
A Second Call was issued on 9th January 2019.
Call for proposals for competitive research grants – 2018/2019
“2nd CALL FOR PROPOSALS COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS 2018/2019″
The Research Grants Ad hoc Committee of Kyambogo University invites applications for the 2nd Research Grant Programme of 2018/2019. The main goal of the programmes is to strengthen the research capacity of the University. Read more!
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS
| S.N | NAME (PI) | GENDER | DEPARTMENT/FACULTY | DISCIPLINE | TITLE OF PROPOSAL (RESEARCH) | RESEARCHERS/CO-PI (NAMES) | ||
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FACULTY OF SPECIAL NEEDS AND REHABILITATION |
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1 |
Dr.Patrick Ojok
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M |
Dep. of Community and Disability Studies
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Humanities
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Creating self-employment opportunities for persons with disabilities: exploring the experiences of persons with disabilities under the special grant
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2 |
Dr.Makosa Dan
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M |
Agriculture
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Science
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Bio-economic viability of utilizing poultry manure and pond maggots as supplementary feeds in integrated Chicken-Fish Production
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Kabugo Stephen
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3 |
Dr.Nabaggala Justine
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F |
Art & Industrial Design
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Humanities
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Fine Arts as Meaning-Making Modes towards Cultural Awareness, Appreciation and Identity within Communities
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4 |
Dr. Maureen Muwanga Senoga
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F |
Art and Industrial Design, Faculty of Vocational Studies
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Humanities
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Mitigation of Substance Abuse through Visual Representations A Partnership Approach For Urban and Suburban Children Under 18 Years of Age in Wakiso District
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5 |
Dr. Faith Muyonga-Namayengo
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F |
Human Nutrition and Home Economics
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Science
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Dietary patterns, physical activity and body composition changes of Kyambogo University students during the academic semester progression
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Muhoozi Grace
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE |
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6 |
Dr.Hannington Twinomuhwezi
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M |
Chemistry
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Science |
Phytochemical analysis and antimalarial activity of Vernonia campanea and Vernonia grantii from Uganda
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Dr. Sarah Nanyonga, Dr Kyarimpa Mugumya Christine, Mrs Ebong Dora
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7 |
Dr.Justus Kwetegyeka
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M |
Chemistry |
Science |
Evaluation of Fatty Acids and Cholesterol Content in Various Organs in Selected Domestic Ruminants
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8 |
Dr.Ivan Gumula,
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M |
Chemistry |
Science |
Analysis of Selected Medicinal Plants from Eastern Uganda for Anti-Tuberculosis Activities
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Dr. Sarah K. Nanyonga , Dora K. Ebong, Dr Christine Kyarimpa
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9 |
Dr.Justus Masa
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M |
Chemistry |
Science |
Development and implementation of method(s) for purification and iodization of Katwe Salt
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Dr. William Wanasolo
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10 |
Dr. Diriisa Mugampoza
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M |
Food Technology
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Science |
Development of Novel Products from Bananas, Melons and By-Product Streams
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Samuel Gafuma, Peacekind Kyosaba
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
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11 |
Dr. Ejuu Godfrey
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M |
Early Childhood Development
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Humanities |
The Design Process and Development of Teacher Creativity in Play: A Case of Early Childhood Teachers in Selected Colleges
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Rev. Dr Grace Lubaale
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12 |
Dr. Edith M Mbabazi
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F |
Educational Planning & Mgt
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Humanities
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The effect of the rapid transformation of the higher education sector in Uganda on the quality of university graduates: The case of University Education Quality in Education
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Dr. Mary Goretti Kahwa, Godfrey Bagonza
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13 |
Dr. Philip Owino
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M |
Educational Planning & Mgt
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Humanities |
Mainstreaming Gender Equality Practice and Leadership position in Kyambogo University.
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Leticia Komba Rwakijuma, George Wilson Kasule, Joseph Rwothumio
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14 |
Dr. Elizabeth Opit
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F |
Foundations of Education
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Humanities |
Lived experiences of student mothers in the absence of on-campus child care arrangements
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Dr. Nabukeera Madiina Sebyala
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FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES |
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15 |
Dr. Barasa Bernard
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M |
Geography and Social Studies
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Humanities
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Assessing the Impact of Settling Refugees and Their Wood-Fuel Use on the Forests and Vegetation in the West Nile Region, Uganda
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16 |
Dr. Kakuba Sultan Juma
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M |
History and Political Science
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Humanities
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Management of Wetlands and Its Impact on Livelihood Opportunities in Kampala’s Kinawataka Wetland, Uganda
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John Mary Kanyamurwa
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17 |
Dr. Keneth Bamuturaki
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M |
Performing Arts
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Humanities
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Performance for Rural Transformation: The Efficacy of Theatre for Development in fostering Gender Justice in Uganda’s Agricultural Enterprises
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18 |
Dr. Kizito Michael George
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M |
Philosophy and Religious Studies,
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Humanities
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Market Fundamentalism and the Ethics of Democracy in Uganda
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19 |
Dr.Mugisha M. Mutabazi
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M |
Sociology and Social Administration
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Humanities
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Community Capacity Building & Local Development in Uganda:Are Community ‘Capitals’ the Missing Link?
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