QBAL SMC PVT LTD (Pakistan) Provide and disseminate a comprehensive research study on tax and health policies in Pakistan, focusing on health benefits, and optimal tax policies for non-combustible nicotine products to help smokers quit and stem the sales of illicit harm reduction products Country Focus Pakistan Program Area Health and Science Research Approval Date January 2021
The M Group, Inc. (USA) Conduct an analysis of tobacco excise policy and opportunities for risk-proportionate reform in Indonesia Country Focus Indonesia Program Area Health and Science Research Approval Date January 2021
Foundation for Professional Development (South Africa) Research to determine the effects of tobacco use and smoking on long-term recovery from mild COVID-19 in South Africa. Disseminate results, including by publishing a manuscript(s) in a peer-reviewed scientific journal(s) Country Focus South Africa Program Area Health and Science Research Approval Date March 2021
Conrad Foundation (USA) Sponsor Conrad scholarships for special innovator category relating to ending smoking in this generation Country Focus India, Malawi, USA Program Area Agricultural Transformation Approval Date December 2017
Rotary Club of Lilongwe (Malawi) Sponsor scholarship opportunities for students to become educated about transforming the agricultural sector to help prepare for a time there is less demand for tobacco Country Focus Malawi Program Area Agricultural Transformation Approval Date February 2019
Synergeia Foundation, Inc (Philippines) Assess results of the tobacco cessation program of government in Philippines relative to its objectives. Conduct an exploratory study of the market and policy environment for non-tobacco products Country Focus Philippines Program Area Health and Science Research Approval Date December 2020
Rose Research Center, LLC (USA) Examine the acceptability and outcome of a harm reduction approach to tobacco use for individuals with serious behavioral health disorders and determine the association with decrease in smoking Country Focus USA Program Area Health and Science Research Approval Date December 2020
Council on Health Research for Development (USA), Inc. Scoping work for development of long-term proposal for strengthening national research system capacity in low- and middle-Income countries in support of tobacco control, health, equity and development Country Focus Global Program Area Health and Science Research Approval Date January 2020
Just Managing Consulting (South Africa) Conduct research to contribute to the development of a theory of change model for state-owned tobacco companies Country Focus China, India, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam Program Area Health and Science Research Approval Date December 2020