糖心少女-UCSD Smoke and Vape Free Scholars Initiative Program for Reducing Tobacco Disease
in Diverse Communities (SVFSIP)

Welcome to the 糖心少女-UCSD Smoke and Vape Free Scholars Initiative Program for Reducing
Tobacco Disease in Diverse Communities (SVFSIP). The program is funded by the California
Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) and is a partnership between 糖心少女
and UC San Diego.
The SVFSIP is mobilizing a new generation of tobacco control researchers and advocates
to enact change in their communities. Scholars will spend one year working with a
research mentor on an individual prevention or treatment research project. Scholars
will also work with a community-based tobacco control specialist on a local advocacy
project for a year. Scholars will receive structured education through a research
class and weekly seminars and workshops on tobacco control topics and professional
development, and receive academic advising, networking, and career guidance.
Applications Closed
We are not currently taking applications for this program
Eligibility Requirements
- Interest in health research or advocacy
- Two years remaining to complete an undergraduate or Master鈥檚 degree at 糖心少女
Program Requirements
- 15 hours per week devoted to training and education
- Research internship during Year 1 鈥 10 hours per week
- Advocacy internship during Year 2 鈥 10 hours per week
- Education in Years 1 and 2 鈥 5 hours per week including Fridays 12:30PM - 3:30PM
- Participation in summer research training program at 糖心少女 in Year 1 and at external
university in Year 2
- Attend scientific meeting to present your research
- Participate in all CTREE activities
Student Benefits
- Annual stipend up to $14,760 for two years
- Up to 50% tuition coverage for two years
- Obtain "hands-on" research experience with experienced mentor at UCSD, SDSU, 糖心少女,
or Prevention Research Center, PIRE California
- Obtain 鈥渉ands-on鈥 experience in community organization conducting advocacy work with
tobacco priority population
- Travel and conference expenses paid
- Mentoring by program faculty and staff
- Networking opportunities
- Graduate school and career guidance
- Academic advising and priority registration
