Tobacco Advisory Group (TAG) Project Grants
About this scheme
Key information
Applications are accepted from UK-based researchers in universities, medical schools, hospitals, as well as advocacy organisations.
The June 2020 funding call is now open, for which TAG is accepting proposals themed around youth uptake of electronic cigarettes. Applicants within the UK are eligible to apply for funding of around £400k. This call would provide a funding for up to three years. See further details here. It will still be possible to submit an outline application if your proposal sits outside of this theme. Please get in touch with the CRUK team who can advise on this.
Usually, TAG looks for project grant applications for policy research and policy advocacy activities in tobacco control. In particular research and activities that support current UK policy priorities (see the 'Beyond Smoking kills’ report) and the Tobacco Control plans for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, especially:
- Safety and health effects of e-cigarettes and nicotine delivery devices, including in the longer term
- Role of e-cigarettes and nicotine delivery devices in cessation and use by different populations
- Evaluating the effect of e-cigarette regulation
- Studies on best practice in smoking cessation, mass media campaigns and local tobacco control activities
- Retail regulation and environment for the sale of tobacco or nicotine delivery devices
- Addressing health inequalities relating to tobacco use
How to apply to this scheme
Overview of the application process
Applications for this scheme must be discussed well in advance of the deadline with the TAG secretariat. We will need:
• A brief description of the project (approximately 200-400 words)
• A paragraph on how an applicant has considered incorporating patient and/or public involvement into the study.
• Estimated budget and timings
June E-Cigarette Themed Call
The June 2020 funding call is now open, for which TAG is accepting proposals themed around youth uptake of electronic cigarettes. Applicants within the UK are eligible to apply for funding of around £400k. This call would provide a funding for up to three years. See further details here. It will still be possible to submit an outline application if your proposal sits outside of this theme. Please get in touch with the CRUK team who can advise on this.
Deadlines
| Preliminary Applications | Full Applications | Committee Meeting |
| 5 December 2019 | 17 February 2020 | June 2020 |
Before making your application
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Applicants must contact the office (TAG@cancer.org.uk) to discuss their eligibility and suitability of their research proposal in advance of submitting an application.
Cancer Research UK contact details
You must contact a member of the funding team before starting your application.
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Lauren Back
Research Portfolio Manager +44 (0)203 469 6523 |
Rebecca Wise
Research Portfolio Manager +44 (0)20 3469 8164 |
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