Tobacco Control Policy Research Grant Program for Individuals in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP) is inviting proposals for the Tobacco Control Policy Research Grant Program 2027. The program supports postgraduate students and individual researchers in Bangladesh to generate evidence that can inform tobacco control policy, aligned with the World Health Organization’s MPOWER package. The proposal submission deadline is 25 October 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (time zone not specified in the source). BCCP has been implementing a Research Grant Program on Tobacco Control Policy since 2013, in collaboration with the Institute for Global Tobacco Control at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and other stakeholders. For 2027, BCCP is inviting proposals to promote tobacco control policy research in Bangladesh. The call seeks research proposals that will generate evidence to support developing new tobacco control policies or strengthening existing ones.

The call is open to:

Geographic focus:

Additional eligibility requirements (such as academic qualifications, citizenship, institutional affiliation, or exclusions):

BCCP is seeking research proposals that:

The specific proposal themes and detailed guidance: This grant opportunity is designed to strengthen the evidence base for tobacco control policy in Bangladesh. By supporting research aligned with WHO’s MPOWER components, the program aims to help inform policy development and policy improvement through locally relevant research.

1) Who is offering the Research Grants in Tobacco Control 2027?

The opportunity is offered through Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP).

2) How many grants are expected to be awarded?

Approximately 10 grants are expected to be available in this round.

3) What is the application deadline?

Proposals must be submitted online no later than 25 October 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (time zone not specified in the source).

4) Who can apply?

The call is open to postgraduate students and individual researchers.

5) What country or location is eligible?

The program is intended to promote tobacco control policy research in Bangladesh.

6) What topics or frameworks should proposals align with?

Proposals should generate evidence to support tobacco control policy development or strengthening in line with the WHO MPOWER package components.

7) Where can I find the submission guidelines and online link?

The proposal theme and guideline, templates, and online submission link are available at: https://btcrn.org/rp2027. Before preparing your application, review the official 2027 proposal theme and guidelines, templates, and online submission instructions on the call page. Then draft your research proposal to clearly address tobacco control policy needs in Bangladesh and align with the WHO MPOWER components, and submit it before the stated deadline.