This initiative funds California State Universities and Community Colleges, in partnership with doctorate-granting institutions, to create mentorship and training programs for undergraduate, post-bac, and masters students. The program emphasizes tobacco-related research projects and local tobacco control activities, particularly for tobacco priority populations. Funding covers scholars' stipends, tuition, travel, and related costs, supporting up to 15 scholars per award over up to 4 years.
Eligible applicants are California State Universities and California Community Colleges partnering with doctorate-granting institutions. Programs must serve undergraduate, post-bac, and masters-level students, focusing on tobacco priority populations.
