K•A•C Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship 2024 Program -

This is to inform the general public that the application for K•A•C Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship 2024 Program is currently ongoing for all eligible applicants.

The steps to apply for K•A•C Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship 2023 Program is updated below. Do well to follow up on the steps and procedure below.

How to Apply for K•A•C Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship 2023 Program.

Indicative examples of the types of project

proposals that the scheme would like to receive:

Scoping research on THR priorities in a country
Designing a research project on the nature or use of THR products
Improving the applicant’s understanding of science and science skills by links with, or placement within, a research team or THR organisation
Designing and initiating an intervention project to enhance public and/or professional understanding of THR and related projects
Forming an organisation to take forward research on THR
Developing a THR intervention project within a health and social care setting
Making and disseminating a film(s) or other media containing credible and accurate information about THR
Organising workshops and training events on THR
Developing science communication skills related to THR
Writing a research paper or other material for academic publication on THR
Establishing a website and/or other media resources to improve understanding of THR
Examining how poorer countries might overcome challenges presented by ‘high tech’ THR initiatives.

Benefits of K.A.C Grants Program

Scholars can expect considerable input. This includes:

Assistance in honing your proposal post-submission
A stipend of $12,000 to undertake the project
Travel to and from Warsaw to attend the Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) (read programme highlights)
An online course in the theory and practice of THR
Accommodation for the whole period of GFN, including additional days for scholars
Per diems for the duration of GFN
Enrolment onto the Mentoring scheme, with a named expert mentor (read programme highlights)
Ongoing support from the Scholarship Programme Manager
Assistance with problem solving – both practical and academic
The opportunity to return to Warsaw in 2025 to share your findings, either as a poster display, as a speaker, or as an enhanced scholar.

WHAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS CAN EXPECT?

Attendance at Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) 2024 in Warsaw, Poland
The opportunity to hear the experiences of previous scholars
Support in identifying ‘next steps’ in a possible career in the field of THR
A bespoke scholar’s programme
Expert mentoring and support throughout the scholarship programme
The possibility of showing the outcome of your project at GFN or similar event in 2025

Requirements for K.A.C Grants Program Qualification

The scholarships programme prioritises applications from low, and middle-income countries.
We welcome applications from any potential scholars with an interest in THR. This includes:
People intending to enter into the field of research into THR and/or public health
Harm reduction professionals
Postgraduate students
Researchers and scientists
Medical professionals
Consumers
Writers
Internet and social media professionals
Film makers and other audio-visual professionals.

How to Apply

Read the information on this page
Read submission instructions
Register a user account and log in.
Once you are logged in:

Complete your profile (nationality, contact details, etc).
Complete the THR-101 mini-course & quiz (at least 70% required)
Submit your proposal
Submission system will auto-save your
progress, so you can safely prepare your submission over the course of several days.