FAMRI William Cahan Fund Research on Secondhand Tobacco Smoke
ForecastedInternal — University of California San Francisco only
UCSF's FAMRI William Cahan Fund supports research on the health impacts of secondhand tobacco smoke, including disease mechanisms, interventions, and tobacco control policy.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 direct costs per award; one-year project period typical.
Summary: Supports research on secondhand tobacco smoke and tobacco control policy, aiming for early detection and cures of tobacco-related diseases.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—eligibility restricted to UCSF-affiliated researchers; mentor required for instructors and senior postdocs.
Description
This grant, administered by the UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, is designed to advance scientific and medical research on diseases and conditions caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, with a particular focus on secondhand smoke. Supported research may be biomedical or policy-oriented, including studies on tobacco control policy, interventions to reduce tobacco use or exposure, and projects aiming for early detection and cures of tobacco-related diseases. Awardees are expected to participate in collaborative activities within the UCSF tobacco research community, including monthly research-in-progress meetings.
