INTRODUCTION

Tobacco harm reduction refers to policies, programs, and practices aimed at reducing the health risks associated with tobacco use. This can involve strategies like encouraging smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives, such as electronic cigarettes (vaping), or using other smokeless tobacco products.
Scholarship programs related to tobacco harm reduction could be designed to support research, advocacy, or education in this field. These scholarships may be offered by various organizations, including non-profits, academic institutions, or government agencies with an interest in public health and tobacco-related issues.

ELIGIBILITY

Knowledge Action Change Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Program welcomes applications from any potential scholars around the world:

• People intending to enter into the field of research into THR and/or public health.
• Postgraduate students.
• Researchers and scientists.
• Medical professionals.
• Consumers.
• Writers.
• Internet and social media professionals.
• Film makers and other audio-visual professionals.

GRANTS AND FUNDING:

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

The Funding programme prioritises applications from low, and middle-income countries.

They 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.

APPLICATION STEPS TO APPLY?

• 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.