Training and mentoring future researchers in tobacco regulation and health equity
Official title: Career Enhancement Core
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10934545 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is looking for early-career researchers to learn about tobacco regulation and help tackle health issues related to flavored tobacco and e-cigarette use, especially in communities that are affected the most, by providing hands-on training and support for their research projects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | March 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $664,761 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DA060049-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934545 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows, as well as new and early-stage investigators interested in tobacco regulatory science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative aims to recruit, train, and mentor pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows, as well as early-stage investigators, to become independent researchers in tobacco regulatory science. The program focuses on addressing tobacco-related health disparities, particularly among populations that disproportionately use flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes. Participants will engage in hands-on research projects, grant writing, and various training opportunities, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes inclusivity and health equity. The program also supports pilot research projects and networking opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of its trainees.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of researchers dedicated to reducing tobacco-related health disparities and improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing the skills of underrepresented groups in health research, contributing to improved health equity outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Golden, Shelley — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Golden, Shelley
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.