OTRU provides funding for students through the Ashley Studentships for Research in Tobacco Control. The purpose of the studentship program is to increase the tobacco research capacity in Ontario by developing a future generation of tobacco researchers and practitioners. Studentships of up to $7,200 each are awarded in one competition each year.
To date, over 127 studentships have been awarded to students from academic programs in the health sciences, social sciences and humanities at post-secondary institutions across Ontario.
Eligibility criteria
- Completed at least three years of university education
- Currently enrolled in a program of study at a university in Ontario
- Mentored by a university affiliated supervisor
Applications for the Ashley Studentships for Research in Tobacco Control are currently closed.
2012 Recipients of the Ashley Studentships for Research in Tobacco Control
Mary Jean Costello
PhD Candidate, Health Studies and Gerontology – University of Waterloo
Research Project: “Investigating the Potential Effectiveness of Tobacco Health Warning Labels Among Inuit Tobacco Users: A Pilot-test of Data Collection Tools and Procedures”
Supervisor: Dr. Paul McDonald
Christine Czoli
MSc Candidate, Health Studies and Gerontology – University of Waterloo
Research Project: “Reduced Nicotine Cigarettes and Smoking Behaviour: Evidence to Guide Regulations on Nicotine Content”
Supervisor: Dr. David Hammond
Stefanie De Jesus
PhD Candidate, School of Kinesiology – University of Western Ontario
Research Project: “Cancer Prevention and Harm Reduction: Understanding the Effect of Exercise and Nicotine Metabolism on Smoking Topography”
Supervisor: Dr. Harry Prapavessis
Omid Fotuhi
PhD Candidate, Social Psychology – University of Waterloo
Research Project: “Contingent Affirmation Intervention for Smoking Cessation”
Supervisor: Dr. Geoffrey Fong
Beverley Hoekstra
MSc Candidate, Health Studies and Gerontology – University of Waterloo
Research Project: “Workplace Cessation Interventions for Young Adults in Ontario: An Analysis of No Butts About It”
Supervisor: Dr. John Garcia
Noelle Ma
MSc Candidate, Pharmacology and Toxicology – University of Western Ontario
Research Project: “The Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Maternal Nicotine Exposure-induced Elevated Triglycerides in Postpartum Life”
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Hardy
Paula Muis
Mph Candidate, Community Health and Epidemiology – Queen’s University
Research Project: “Evaluation of the Who is 25? Program”
Supervisor: Dr. Kate O’Connor
Sabrina Voci
PhD Candidate, Applied Social Psychology – University of Windsor
Research Project: “Examining the Association Between Attributed Causes for Smoking and Intentions to Quit and Seek Treatment: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach”
Supervisor: Dr. Ken Cramer
