1. Title: Strengthening Teacher Professional Development and Mentorship in Tanzania, Kenya and South Sudan
Team Members: Dr. Katherine Fulgence, Dr. Patrick Kavenuke, Dr. Rehema Mwakabenga, Dr. Perpetua Urio, Dr. Oziambo Betweli, and Dr. Florence Kyaruzi (from Dar es Salaam University College of Education, DUCE, Tanzania), Ms. Nicolata Chipa, Mr. Donatian Marusu, Dr. Felix Bachmann from HELVETAS, a Swiss Organisation in Tanzania, Prof. Julius Maiyo, Dr. Manasi Echaune, Prof. Munir Muganda, Dr. Christine Nabwire, and Dr. Tecla Kirwa (from University of Kibabii, Kenya), Dr. Paride Oresto Lolika, Dr. Otim Gama, Dr. Flora Lado, Dr. Lilly Odwa (from the University of Juba, South Sudan).
Duration: From 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2026
Funder: International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
2. Title: Development of Poultry Feed from Under-utilized Food Wastes: A Strategic Step Towards Value Added Food Wastes and Improved Public Health in Tanzanian Cities
Team Members: James T Zacharia, David Kacholi, Halima Amir and Rita Lyatuu
Duration: From March, 2023 to March, 2024
Department/Unit: Chemistry
Funder: DUCE
3. Title: Strengthening Social Accountability for Improving Health System in Tanzania: How Can Health Facility Governing Committees Fulfil their Role? (REACH – Tanzania)
Team Members: Prof. S. Maluka (co- PI), Dr. R. Kigume, Dr. C. Masawe, Prof. P. Kamuzora, Dr. N. Kapologwe
Duration: From 2022 to 2024
Department: History, Political Sciences and Development Studies (HPD)
Funder: Swedish Research Council
4. Title: Computational Investigation of Structural, Vibrational and Thermodynamic Properties of K2MgX4 and K2AlX5 (X = F, Cl, Br, I)
Team Members: Sixberth Mlowe, Fortunatus Rwegasira Jacob, Geradius Deogratias, Grace Ansgar Kinunda, Lucas P Luchemba, James Mgaya, Silvia Mushi and Ebenezer Ngowi
Duration: From March 2023 to March 2024
Department/Unit: Chemistry
Funder: DUCE
5. Title: Harvesting Technologies for Climate Change Resilience and Gender Equity among Small-holder farmers in Tanzania
Team Members: Dr. Nuria Majaliwa (SUA), Dr. Lilian Mulamula (DUCE) and Dr. Rita Alex (DUCE) and Dr. Frida Mnyete (SUA)
Duration: From December, 2022 to December, 2026
Department/Unit: SUA
Funder: TWAS ELSIVIER
6. Title: Rethinking about Subject Specialization for Primary School Teachers in Tanzania: A Road Map to Quality Education Relevant for 4th Industrial Revolution
Team Members: Septimi Kitta, David Koloseni Silvester Rugeihyamu Zubeda Mussa and Rose Kisusi
Duration: From March, 2023 to March, 2024
Department/Unit: Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies SoED (EPCS)
Funder: UDSM
7. Title: Turning Domestic and Agro Waste into Nutritious Animal Feeds
Team Members: Lucas P. Luchemba (PI), Lilian Kaale, Deokary Joseph, Alice Isibika, James Mgaya, Sixberth Mlowe, Ebenezeri E. Ngowi, Silvia J Mushi
Duration: From March, 2023 to March, 2024
Department/Unit: Chemistry
Funder: DUCE
8. Title: Student and Staff Experience and Perception of Sexual Harassment
Team Members: Dr. Ikupa Moses (PI), Dr. Cresencia Massawe, Mr. Kisinda & Dr. Hezron Onditi.
Duration: From March, 2023 to March, 2024.
Department/Unit: Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies (EPCS)
Funder: DUCE
9. Title: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Developing Research and Capacity-Building Grants among Female and Early Career Academic Staff
Team Members: Dr. Emiliana Mwita, Dr Perpetua John Urio & Dr Maregesi Machumu
Duration: From January, 2023 to December, 2024
Department/Unit: Geography, EFMLL & EPCS
Funder: African Alliance Partnership (AAP)
10. Title: Effects of Violence and Maltreatment on the Development and Well-being of Children: Experimental Approaches to Studying the Causal Effects of Maltreatment Reduction in Tanzania, Uganda and Ghana
Team Members: Hecker, T., Nkuba, Mabula & Machumu, Malegesi.
Duration: From January, 2023 to October, 2024
Department/Unit: Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies (EPCS)
Funder: DGF funded project