Survey on usage patterns and perceptions regarding tobacco products and ANDS among adults across 7 countries

Gap analysis for transitioning farmers and other stakeholders out of the tobacco industry in Malawi

Conduct a virtual global conference on “15 Years of FCTC”

Assess cancer risk of smokers through DNA and RNA research and create genome database with an aim to encourage smokers to quit or transition to reduced-risk products

Map the status of harm reduction products for cessation and THR in Pakistan

Assess further the status of harm reduction approaches in Pakistan

Study barriers to smoking cessation and reduced-risk products in marginalized communities in Pakistan

Garner consensus and support for COP9 to consider harm reduction as integral to tobacco control

Support capacity of PANTHR (Pakistan Alliance for Nicotine and Tobacco Harm Reduction) to increase access to tools that support cessation and tobacco harm reduction in Pakistan, including engaging with health professionals to reduce impediments to access

Four-country investigation aimed at better understanding tobacco use and how it impacts daily life and society

Scoping work for research concerning biomarkers of nicotine product exposure

Identify biomarkers and/or patterns of biomarkers that properly distinguish among nicotine product use groups for the development of a prototype diagnostic tool. Tool would be used in interventions to help smokers quit or switch to a reduced-risk product

Conduct a literature review of nicotine’s role in human health

Research the efficacy of tobacco harm reduction products as tools for smokers to quit combustible tobacco products

Conduct and disseminate research regarding cessation and tobacco harm reduction policies in the Philippines

Increase awareness about tobacco harm reduction and address misinformation about nicotine in the Philippines and Asia Pacific

Survey of smoking behavior of young adults and development of two-year plan of action for ending youth smoking in the Maldives

Explore historical routes of tobacco production, circulation and addiction in Asia

Study of tobacco sector in India

Garner consensus and support for COP9 to consider harm reduction as integral to tobacco control

To promote and enhance multi-sectoral engagement and awareness on tobacco harm reduction by strengthening technical capacities of key stakeholders

Scoping work for research concerning biomarkers of nicotine product exposure

Development of a kit for the detection and quantification of tobacco and other nicotine product use

Development of a relative risk hierarchy of nicotine products

Researching e-health services available to smokers to quit or switch to tobacco harm reduction products

Engage in a three- part project focusing on China including: (i) a critical review of the importance of offering help to smokers to quit or switch; (ii) a study estimating the health and economic benefits of reduced harm products, and the factors affecting initiation, cessation, and switching rates; and (iii) the creation of a reduced- harm products tracking system

Investigate the drivers for smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction in five countries with alternative nicotine delivery systems markets

Conduct a review of existing research and prepare a report relating to the relationship between COVID-19 and tobacco smoking or the use of nicotine products

Develop journal articles, econometric studies, and a full-length book regarding the drivers of smoking cessation in five countries with legalized alternative nicotine delivery systems

Scoping work to identify opportunities to develop and deploy emerging technologies to end smoking in low- and middle-income countries

Investigate the impediments to adoption of reduced-risk products for cessation and tobacco harm reduction in four low- and middle-income countries

Disseminate findings of a prior FSFW grant project related to the key impediments to mass adoption of reduced-risk products in low- and middle-income countries

Assess the availability, access, and efficacy of tobacco harm reduction in six culturally diverse countries across each World Health Organization region.

Co-host summit celebration of knowledge and innovation at the nexus of wellness and a smoke-free world

Conduct ad-hoc analyses and assist in monitoring, evaluation, and learning support as a preferred research partner of the Agricultural Transformation Initiative

Conduct ad-hoc analyses and assist in monitoring, evaluation, and learning support

Support dairy farming cooperatives in the Mchinji district as a viable alternative to tobacco farming

Research to accelerate progress towards smoking cessation in the UK

Research, develop and deliver practical solutions to achieve and sustain smoking cessation in UK-based mental health sites

Scoping work for the establishment of a multi-center network for tobacco research and cessation in India

Support capacity to reduce tobacco-related death and disease in India

Expand on work completed under a current FSFW grant to achieve and sustain ‘smoke-free mental health’ at UK’s Priory Group mental health hospitals

To sustainably build and strengthen tobacco harm reduction and cessation knowledge and capacity in India

Scoping work for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Behavioral Research related to alternative nicotine delivery systems and smoking cessation

Scoping work for the development and implementation of replication research on determinants of use and impacts of reduced risk products in low- and middle-income countries

Develop a protocol for an intervention trial to assess the long-term health effects of switching from combustibles to tobacco harm reduction products among Type 2 diabetic smokers in Bangladesh

Scoping work for a global center of excellence for research on smoking cessation and harm reduction among Indigenous people and marginalized communities

Establish and strengthen a center for research on smoking cessation and harm reduction among Indigenous people and marginalized communities

Investigate current landscape of tobacco smoking and knowledge amongst slum dwellers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Review of progress in tobacco control in five Southeast Asian countries, including identification of gaps in policy-relevant research

To investigate how geographical setting influences patterns of tobacco cessation and use in rural and urban-slum communities in India

Sponsor Conrad scholarships for special innovator category relating to ending smoking in this generation

An economic study of risk perceptions and consumer demand for harm reduction products

Develop empirical evidence to help provide education around public policies to end smoking in this generation

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

Develop protocols for a randomized, double-blind, two-arm parallel, clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of different tobacco harm reduction products in general adult population in low- and middle-income countries

Scoping work for research to investigate impacts of residual tobacco smoke and e-cigarette residue

Accelerate the establishment of a Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR)

Accelerate and improve smoking precision and detection rate of monitoring the smoking episodes via SmokeBeat technology

Preparation for a long term study based on EU-path study

Establish and strengthen a center for research on the acceleration of tobacco harm reduction

Develop guidelines for quality tobacco/ nicotine product research

Bridge the gaps and build accountability around tobacco harm reduction science in media communications

Economic analysis of tobacco, tobacco products, and their alternatives in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Research and disseminate findings related to the policies and economics around ending smoking in Turkey

Manufacture material for tobacco use disorder study

Identification of observable smoker characteristics that are linked to cessation success

Synthesize and formulate lessons learned from countries with alternative nicotine delivery systems availability, which have seen drastic drops in number of smokers

Examine the impact of smoking and vaping on the human microbiome across multiple regions

Design, research and provide analysis and reporting for the Tobacco Transformation Index Cycles 1 and 2

Investigate the impact of the EU menthol ban and its potential to reduce the total consumption of combustible tobacco

Conduct a tobacco marketing study in support of the Tobacco Transformation Index to establish a framework for tobacco companies’ marketing practices to support transition away from high-risk products while preventing uptake of reduced-risk product alternatives by non-smokers and youth

Tobacco Transformation Index process design, research and analysis, and reporting for Index cycles 3 & 4; 2022 – 2026

Research the effects of electronic nicotine delivery systems on phenotype and function of immune cells of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases

Agriculture recovery project to improve food security, nutrition and income of flood affected households in targeted districts

Conduct China policy landscape analysis and related high-level strategic review

Research the role of women in leading change in the tobacco industry, and others, through the “Women as Levers of Change” project

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)

Establishment of a global research program to develop, evaluate, and disseminate consumer-driven approaches to improve the effectiveness of smoking cessation and harm reduction interventions

Design of the Agri-preneur Accelerator Program

Evaluate the status and the gaps in Tobacco Control policies in Ukraine, the Russian Federation and number of developing Former Soviet countries in East and Central Asia (ECA) region

Conduct research to develop empirical economic evidence on specific steps required to end use of combustible cigarettes in Eastern Europe

Research the economics of ending the smoking epidemic in the Eurasia region by focusing on policy-relevant economic and public health issues relating to combustible cigarettes and harm-reduction products.

Prepare and disseminate reports analyzing economics, economic policies, and health costs of tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products) in Indonesia

Expand the capacity of Filter Magazine to disseminate informative and evidence-based information about tobacco harm reduction and related issues

Support the capacity of Filter Magazine to communicate about tobacco harm reduction

Develop tools to study the needs of marginalized smokers and other tobacco users

Study legal protections impacting Beedi workers in India

Sponsor scholarship opportunities for IIE to provide for Malawi students to promote FSFW’s purpose to research, explore, and promote sustainable agricultural alternatives for tobacco farmers and tobacco land

General support to INNCO to assist the organization in its mission to promote tobacco harm reduction strategies

General support to INNCO to assist the organization in its work as an advocate for tobacco harm reduction

Provide support to INNCO to assist the organization in its work to garner consensus and support for COP9 to consider harm reduction as integral to tobacco control

Provide general support to INNCO to assist the organization in its work as an advocate for tobacco harm reduction

Provide support to INNCO to assist the organization in its work to consolidate and disseminate information to inform the public about tobacco harm reduction

Sponsorship for the Southern Africa Structured Trade Seminar

Report on government ownership in the tobacco industry, conflicts of interest, FCTC reporting, and public health policies

In-depth analysis of areas identified whilst gathering data about government ownership in tobacco companies

Conduct research to contribute to the development of a theory of change model for state-owned tobacco companies.

Produce the first edition of the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR) report

Increase capacity for conducting and understanding research related to tobacco harm reduction

Translation of the executive summary of Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR) report from English to Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish

Increase the profile and extend dissemination of the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR) report

Develop and disseminate Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction report to increase awareness about national THR and cessation

Increase research capacity to understand, develop, and implement the science and evidence base relevant to tobacco harm reduction

Develop and disseminate Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction report to increase awareness about national tobacco harm reduction and cessation

Establish the Centre of Agricultural Transformation in Malawi to prepare Malawi for a time when there is less demand for leaf tobacco

Build capacity to share stories that present facts about tobacco harm reduction and nicotine use to all stakeholders

Conduct ad-hoc analyses and assist in monitoring, evaluation, and learning support as a preferred research partner of the Agricultural Transformation Initiative

Scoping work for research concerning biomarkers of nicotine product exposure (development of a rapid point of care assay)

Develop a rapid point-of-care assay panel that can differentiate among the primary sources of nicotine to enable stronger correlations of nicotine sources with biomarkers of harm

Investigate the nexus of COVID-19 and nicotine use

Conduct an analysis of tobacco excise policy and opportunities for risk-proportionate reform in Indonesia

Conduct nonpartisan analysis and research and disseminate to the public regarding risk proportionate taxation of tobacco products in Malaysia. Specifically, how tobacco excise taxes impact illicit trade and public health

Groundwork for development of a center of excellence in India

Chemical characterization of smokeless tobacco products in India

Research regarding smokeless tobacco (SLT) products in India and development of standards for the chemical constituents of SLTs. Goal is to end smoking and minimize harm caused by harmful and potentially harmful constituents of SLTs

Provide general support for the acceleration of agricultural transformation to prepare Malawi for a time when there is less demand for leaf tobacco

Support FSFW grantee’s work at the MwAPATA Institute, an independent think tank, which focuses on research in areas such as economics policy, to promote agricultural transformation in Malawi

Conduct and disseminate research regarding cessation and tobacco harm reduction policies in Latin America and Mexico

Conduct and disseminate research regarding cessation and tobacco harm reduction policies in Latin America and Mexico

Scoping work for research concerning biomarkers of nicotine product exposure

Establishing a center and building capacity for its sustainability for the purpose of research and evaluation of innovative smoking cessation and harm reduction strategies to help smokers quit or switch to reduced risk products

Develop innovative financial products to help foster agricultural transformation in Malawi

Design work for the Centre for Agricultural Transformation to serve as a hub for agricultural transformation

Researching intellectual property and technological innovation to promote smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction in low- and middle-income countries

Develop and manage investment program with the aim of helping smallholder farmers transition from tobacco crop and providing them with alternate livelihoods

Support agricultural productivity and diversification through better management of natural resources to prepare Malawi for a time when there is less demand for tobacco

Scoping work for development of an institute for research and innovation on tobacco harm reduction

Develop a web-based presentation on tobacco harm reduction for distribution to state medical societies and member physicians

Researching the economics of tobacco harm reduction in Nepal, including by examining consumer preferences and the regulatory environment

Support development of a farmer-focused tobacco control policy in Pakistan

Identify best practice evaluation methods for readily available tobacco and nicotine consumer products

Building an economic argument for tobacco harm reduction as one route to cessation in 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

Research 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

Operationalization of a Translational Research Center for the evaluation of innovative smoking cessation and harm reduction strategies to help smokers quit or switch to reduced-risk products

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

Establish and strengthen a center for integrated research projects to develop innovative approaches to support smoking cessation and switching to less harmful tobacco products

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

Sponsor the travel of Malawian graduate students to study at Tel Aviv University’s Nitsan Lab so they may gain skills and education around smallholder innovation and return to Malawi and contribute to agricultural diversification

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

Conduct global survey of physicians to develop actionable insights to drive smoking cessation and harm reduction success worldwide

Study the behavioral dynamics of tobacco smokers in India, Bangladesh and Nepal

Transitioning tobacco farmers to alternative livelihoods in Malawi

Develop a study protocol for comparing the efficacy of tobacco harm reduction products to nicotine replacement therapy as tools for smokers in Pakistan to quit combustible tobacco products

Educate smallholder tobacco farmers about financial services as part of the effort to prepare them for a time when there is less demand for tobacco

Tobacco Transformation Index stakeholder engagement, development and facilitation of Advisory Panel, and post-publication project review

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

Sponsor scholarships for Malawian students to attend a one-year program at the Nitsan Lab to gain skills and education around smallholder innovation at Tel Aviv University so these students may return to Malawi and contribute to agricultural diversification

Contribute to the expansion of protected cultivation in Malawi and neighboring countries. Goal is to offer over 1,750 Malawi households access to greenhouse technology at affordable prices and to catalyze alternative livelihood jobs in greenhouse production and agriculture

Comparative tobacco interventions for individuals with severe and persisting behavioral health disorders

Scoping work for establishment of an African Center of Excellence for Smoking and Mental Health

Planning for a possible future center of excellence at Stellenbosch University

Convening dialogue on tobacco, nicotine and alternative nicotine delivery systems harm reduction

Development of a professional media hub to improve global communications around tobacco harm reduction

Global review of tobacco cessation and harm reduction science

Global review of tobacco cessation and harm reduction science

Conduct research on misinformation on social media about tobacco harm reduction and COVID-19, and interventions to correct misinformation about tobacco harm reduction

Conduct cohort study and perform real-world data analysis to inform development of online interventions aimed at stimulating engagement for smokers unable to quit

Explore the relationship between COVID-19 and discourses around tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, acknowledging that information about tobacco use (and harm reduction products) during the pandemic comes from varying sources

Scoping study to analyze the economic cost and health burden associated with tobacco morbidity and mortality with the goal of ending the Indonesian smoking epidemic

Scoping work for in-depth assessment on the culture of smoking in Liberia

Determine pre-intervention conditions and best practice strategies to end smoking in Liberia