Community-Partnered Participatory Research Award
The University of California's Community-Partnered Participatory Research Award funds collaborative programs training students in tobacco-related research and advocacy through cross-institutional mentorship and hands-on projects.
Funder: University of California
Due Dates: August 20, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) submission deadline (required) | October 29, 2026: Full application submission deadline (inclusive of institution approval)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,150,000 total direct costs over 4 years; includes $400,000 for administration, $600,000 for scholar support (15 scholars at up to $40,000 each), and $150,000 for mentor funds.
Summary: Supports cross-institutional programs to train and mentor undergraduate, post-bac, and master’s students from California State Universities/Community Colleges in tobacco-related research and advocacy.
Key Information: Letter of Intent is required; all materials must meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
Description
This program funds collaborative, cross-institutional awards to develop mentorship and research training programs for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and master’s-level students—especially those from tobacco priority populations—at California State Universities (CSUs) and California Community Colleges (CCCs), in partnership with California doctorate-granting research institutions. The initiative aims to build a pipeline of future tobacco control researchers and advocates by providing mentored research internships, tobacco control/advocacy project experiences, and educational enhancement activities focused on tobacco-related health disparities.
Programs must provide:
- A partnership between a CSU/CCC and a California doctorate-granting research institution.
- Mentored research internships (minimum 6 months) for 15 scholars over 4 years.
- Participation in local tobacco control advocacy projects.
- Educational activities and career development support.
- Targeted recruitment and support for students from tobacco priority populations.
