Deadline: 30-Nov-22
The Knowledge•Action•Change (K•A•C) is pleased to announce the launch of the 6th K•A•C Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme.
K•A•C has developed a scholarship package to ground scholars in the theory and practice of tobacco harm reduction (THR). The scholarships will commence at the Global Forum on Nicotine Conference (GFN), which will be held in Warsaw, Poland, between 15th & 17th June 2023.
The scholarships programme prioritises applications from lower, and middle-income countries.
Enhanced Scholarships
K•A•C also runs an enhanced scholarship programme. Enhanced scholarships can be applied for by anyone who has successfully completed all elements of the basic scholarship programme in any preceding years. Six enhanced scholarships are available each year. The enhanced programme is intended to encourage more in-depth projects than the entry level programme, and also aims to facilitate the personal development of participants. Up to half of the enhanced scholar stipend can be used for a scholar’s personal development.
Advanced scholars can expect to receive:
- Assistance in honing their proposals.
- Travel to and from Warsaw to attend the Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN).
- Accommodation for the whole period of GFN, including additional days for scholars.
- Per diems for the duration of GFN.
- A stipend of up to $25,000 to undertake the project and for personal development.
- Continuation of the mentoring scheme, with an expert mentor.
- Ongoing support from the Scholarship Programme Manager.
- Help and guidance on appropriate avenues for personal development.
- Assistance with problem solving – both practical and academic.
What Successful Applicants Can Expect?
- Attendance at GFN 2023 (if possible, if not possible due to the ongoing pandemic, all learning activities will take place online).
- 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 2024.
Requirements
- Availability
- All scholars must be available between 13th and 18th June 2023.
- Learning
- All scholars must complete induction courses (at GFN’23 and online).
- Reporting
- All scholars will be expected to provide a 6-month progress report and a project summary at 11 months.
- Sharing
- Some scholars may be invited back to GFN or similar event in 2024 to share learning and experience.
The Types of Proposals They Are Seeking?
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 organization.
- 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
K•A•C welcomes 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.
- Postgraduate students.
- Researchers and scientists.
- Medical professionals.
- Consumers.
- Writers.
- Internet and social media professionals.
- Film makers and other audio-visual professionals.
For more information, visit https://thrsp.net/scholarship-programme/