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Applications are currently for the KAC Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme 2024/25. KAC is pleased to announce the launching of the 7th K.A.C Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Next application window opens on 25 September, and closes 30 November 2023.
Successful applicants will be in 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.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): The KAC Global
Host Institution(s): Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)
Scholarship Worth: Stipend of $12,000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate Students
Nationality: International Students
The KAC Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship | DETAILS
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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants are to meet the following requirements:
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.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for The KAC Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Program will receive the following benefits:
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)
On-going 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.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants seeking for The KAC Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Program should follow these steps:
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.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
Website: https://studygreen.info/kac-global-tobacco-harm-reduction-scholarship-2024/
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