Title: Funding and Research Integrity in Uganda: Does the Piper Dictate the Tune?
Authors: Dr. Arinaitwe Julius, Dr. Ariyo Gracious Kaazara
Volume: 9
Issue: 9
Pages: 118-123
Publication Date: 2025/09/28
Abstract:
This study examines the relationship between research funding sources and research integrity practices in Uganda's academic institutions. Through a mixed-methods approach combining document analysis, case studies, and statistical review, we investigate whether funding agencies influence research outcomes and compromise academic independence. Our analysis reveals significant challenges in maintaining research integrity when external funding sources dictate research agendas, particularly from international donors. The study finds that unethical authorship was the main misconduct reported in a study investigating research collaboration in universities, highlighting the need for stronger oversight mechanisms. This research contributes to the broader discourse on research integrity in Sub-Saharan Africa and provides recommendations for strengthening institutional frameworks to protect academic independence while securing necessary funding.