The National Research Repository of Uganda - NRU

Welcome to the National Research Repository of Uganda, abbreviated as "NRU". NRU was established in 2021. NRU is a collection of scholarly output by researchers from the UNCST Community, including scholarly articles and books, electronic theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, journals, technical reports and digitised library collections. It is the official Institutional Archive (IA) of UNCST.

Copyright Information:

For information about the publishers' copyright policy on archiving your articles online or in an institutional archive, visit the Sherpa Site at http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo.php The site gives a summary of the permissions normally given as part of each publisher's copyright transfer agreement. If you wish to publish your research findings in the NRU, please contact NRU administrator at admin@uncst.go.ug for details. NRU operates both open access and closed access models. Access to fulltext has been restricted in adherence to the UNCST Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Copyrights policies.

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Africa Portal is an online repository of open access library collection with over 3,000 books, journals, and digital documents on African policy issues. This is an initiative by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Makerere University (MAK), and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA). Please visit the Africa Portal at http://www.africaportal.org/library.

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    National Guidelines for Use of Animals in Research and Teaching
    (Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, 2021-01)
    Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
    The National Guidelines for Use of Animals in Research and Teaching establish Uganda's national ethical and regulatory framework for the humane use of animals in scientific research and teaching. Developed by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), the guidelines provide standards for the acquisition, care, housing, handling, transportation, and use of animals while promoting the principles of animal welfare, scientific integrity, and responsible research conduct. The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of researchers, institutions, sponsors, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) in ensuring ethical review, protocol approval, monitoring, and compliance with national and international best practices. It further addresses risk management, occupational health and safety, informed consent where applicable, community engagement, management of animal biological materials, collaborative research, data ownership and sharing, and mechanisms for reporting adverse events and non-compliance. By harmonizing animal research practices with internationally recognized ethical standards, these guidelines seek to safeguard animal welfare, enhance the quality and credibility of scientific research, strengthen regulatory oversight, and support responsible innovation and evidence-based decision-making in Uganda.
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    STUDY REPORT ON THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES ON THE RESEARCH REGULATORY SYSTEMS
    (Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, 2022)
    Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
    This report examines the impact of public health emergencies, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, on Uganda's research regulatory systems. Conducted under the ACCESS Africa II Project and implemented by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), the study explores how emergencies disrupted research ethics review, regulatory oversight, clinical trials, and institutional operations. Using evidence gathered from key stakeholders within Uganda's research and regulatory ecosystem, the study identifies strengths, weaknesses, and preparedness gaps in existing research governance mechanisms. The findings highlight challenges related to research continuity, expedited ethics review, regulatory coordination, digitalization of review processes, and emergency preparedness while documenting lessons learned during the COVID-19 response. The report recommends strengthening regulatory frameworks, institutional capacity, emergency-specific guidelines, digital research management systems, and multi-sectoral coordination to enhance resilience and ensure timely, ethical, and effective conduct of research during future public health emergencies. The study contributes evidence to support policy development and improve Uganda's preparedness for future health crises while safeguarding research quality and the rights and welfare of research participants.
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    The National Research Biobanking Guidelines
    (Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, 2021-01)
    Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
    The National Research Biobanking Guidelines provide Uganda's national framework for the establishment, certification, governance, operation, and regulation of biobanks that collect, process, store, share, and manage biological specimens and their associated data. The guidelines apply across multiple sectors, including health, agriculture, veterinary sciences, environmental sciences, forensic science, wildlife, aquatic sciences, and education. They establish standards for ethical and legal compliance, informed consent, community engagement, quality management, biosafety, biosecurity, specimen transportation, records management, data protection, disaster preparedness, and collaborative research. The document also defines the roles and responsibilities of the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), Institutional Biosafety Committees, biobank custodians, researchers, and other stakeholders in ensuring responsible biobanking practices. Ultimately, the guidelines seek to safeguard the rights of sample donors, promote high-quality research, strengthen national biobanking capacity, facilitate scientific collaboration, and ensure that biological materials and associated data are managed with integrity, transparency, accountability, and in accordance with national and international standards.
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    Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Institutional Biosafety Committees
    (Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, 2021-01)
    Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
    The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) in Uganda provide a comprehensive framework for the establishment, registration, governance, and operation of Institutional Biosafety Committees within organizations conducting bioscience research and development involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs), recombinant DNA (rDNA), infectious agents, and other hazardous biological materials. The SOPs are intended to complement Uganda's existing biosafety policies, legislation, and international obligations under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. They define the mandate, composition, functions, and responsibilities of IBCs and Biological Safety Officers, while outlining procedures for the review and approval of research applications, laboratory and field inspections, risk assessment, emergency response, reporting, record management, training, and performance assessment. The document also establishes mechanisms for coordination between research institutions and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) to ensure compliance with national biosafety requirements, safeguard human health and the environment, and promote responsible conduct of biotechnology research in Uganda.
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    ACCREDITED RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEES IN UGANDA
    (Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, 2025-08-19)
    Uganda National Council for Science and Technology