Tobacco Advisory Group (TAG) Project Grants
Project grants provide support for a defined piece of work with objectives that can be achieved in the time specified, where there is a direct policy relevance to Cancer Research UK's tobacco control priorities.
What is covered
The Tobacco Advisory Group (TAG) considers Project Grant applications for policy research and policy advocacy activities in tobacco control.
TAG particularly funds research and activities that support:
- Current UK policy priorities, e.g. see the 'Beyond Smoking Kills' report and the Tobacco Control plans of the four UK nations, especially:
- Plain packaging of tobacco products
- Greater tax and/or anti-smuggling measures in the UK
- Monitoring the impact of NHS changes and/or promoting best practice in smoking cessation, mass media campaigns and local tobacco control activities
- Health inequalities should be addressed in all projects.
Other applications related to tobacco, for example with a behavioural focus, may be within the remit of the Population Research Committee, please see the PRC webpage for further information.
Eligibility
Applications are accepted from UK-based researchers in universities, medical schools, hospitals, as well as advocacy organisations.
Period of funding
There is no set period of funding, although funding in normally provided for 1-2 years. In exceptional circumstances and where justified, applications for larger projects may be considered.
Funding value
There is no set value, although grants are usually in the range of £20,000 - £40,000 and rarely exceed £50,000 per annum.
How to apply
The Tobacco Advisory Group (TAG) is a very small funding committee and all applications must be discussed in advance.
Please contact us well in advance of the deadline of the meeting which you wish your application to be considered, and provide us with a brief description of the project (approximately 200-400 words) and an estimated budget and timings.
If you are encouraged to apply for funding, all applications must be submitted via our electronic Grants Management System (eGMS). Please see How to apply for more information on how to submit an application via eGMS.
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