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Individuals may be referred to addiction treatment centers if deemed necessary
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Crucial in preventing relapse after quitting alcohol or drugs.
Complete well-being physically, mentally, and socially
A product containing vaporized nicotine reported as harmful.
1.85 million out of 3 million deaths in 2017 were preventable.
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Green Crescent provides scholarship support to master's, doctoral and medical residency students conducting thesis research on tobacco-cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, technology, gambling and other addiction forms at universities, institutes and research centers outside of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The aim is to contribute to Green Crescent's areas of addiction research.
Green Crescent aims to be a source for national and international efforts against addiction, fostering scientific research to contribute to addiction literature, aid in the development of policies and action plans, and support the growth of young researchers. To achieve this goal, Green Crescent has launched the International Graduate Thesis Research Scholarship Support Program, starting in 2024, to provide support for qualitative and quantitative research in many fields from health sciences to social sciences. The scholarship program offers a total of USD 3600 for master's students and USD 7200 for doctoral and medical residency students. The application deadline for the program is June 30, 2024.
Green Crescent’s International Graduate Thesis Research Scholarship Support Program will consider thesis research in the following areas:
Tobacco Use and Addiction
Drug Use and Addiction
Alcohol Use and Addiction
Technology Use and Addiction
Gambling and other forms of behavioral addiction
In the 2024/U1 Period International Graduate Thesis Research Scholarship Support Program, Green Crescent will provide scholarship support in line with its strategic plan and goals for research in the specified following areas:
Alcohol Addiction
Evaluations of the effectiveness of alcohol consumption prevention efforts among young people
National and international legal regulations on alcohol consumption and implementation results
The effect of family values on alcohol consumption
The effect of alcohol industry activities on alcohol addiction
The effect of alcohol on public health in the context of violence and traffic accidents
The effects of alcohol use in OECD countries in the context of developed and developing countries
Problems caused by alcohol use in traffic
The activities of the alcohol industry on social media platforms
The effect of the pandemic period on alcohol addiction
Tobacco Addiction
Studies on the frequency of use of electronic cigarettes/heated tobacco products
Etiological studies on electronic cigarettes/heated tobacco products
Assessments of knowledge, attitude and behavior on the use of electronic cigarettes/heated tobacco products
The effects of electronic cigarettes/heated tobacco products on human health
Assessments of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to hookah use
Evaluations of the effectiveness of tobacco use prevention efforts
Studies on the effects of flat packaging
Evaluations of the effectiveness of smoking cessation services on a national and international basis.
National and international legal regulations on the consumption of tobacco products and implementation results
Regional activities of the tobacco industry and their impact on consumption behavior
Comparative studies examining the transposition of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control into domestic legal systems
Studies examining the opinions of smokers and health sector workers on the inclusion of electronic cigarettes in smoking cessation practices
Studies on passive smoking
Studies on tobacco control policy instruments in Türkiye and the world (e.g. price and taxation, sales procedures, age restrictions, etc.)
The effect of the pandemic period on tobacco addiction
Studies examining the relationship between infectious diseases and tobacco products
Ethical problems that will arise from the tobacco industry's positioning in the health sector (with new statuses such as pharmaceutical companies)
Current status, setbacks and needs in smokefree airspace implementations
Research examining the reasons for the recent increase in the prevalence of tobacco use among women in all age groups
Studies investigating compliance with smoke-free airspaces
Drug Addiction
Investigating factors influencing the use of different drugs
Etiological studies on the causes of drug addiction
Studies on the frequency of cannabis use among university youth/ Studies on the frequency of drug use among university youth
Evaluations of the effectiveness of activities to prevent drug use among youth
The effects of drug use/multiple drug use on public health (e.g. unemployment, discord in family life, dropping out of education, etc.)
Studies to develop reintegration models that would enable individuals with a history of drug abuse/addiction to take part in business life
Examination of trends in the misuse and abuse of prescribed medicines
Studies for the development of analytical methods for the detection of new psychoactive/drug substances
Studies that examine regional trends in the legalization of drugs
Studies comparing the drug policies of Türkiye with those of regional and global organizations
Studies examining the role of civil society organizations in the fight against drug addiction in the context of international examples
Problems caused by drug use in traffic
Studies investigating the abuse of addictive drugs and active substances in the health sector
The effects of the pandemic on drug addiction
Prodrug use and preventive studies
Drug use in women/pregnant women and its effect on infants/neonatal mortality
Investigating the effects of parental drug use on children and the family structure
Investigating the frequency and reasons for drug use among children/youth raised without parents
Drug use among disadvantaged individuals and examples of preventive good practices
Behavioral Addictions (Studies on digital gaming, gambling, excessive use of social media, excessive use of smartphones and online pornography)
Etiological studies on the causes of behavioral addictions (Example: Genetic factors, psychopathology, environmental factors, peer relationships, mental resilience, etc.).
Studies on the prevalence of behavioral addictions on a large scale
National/international policies and legal regulations on behavioral addictions
DSM-5 or ICD-11 based scale development studies on behavioral addictions
Studies on the treatment of behavioral addictions (psychotherapy and medical/pharmacological treatment)
Studies examining the relationship between digital game addiction and gambling addiction
The effects of the pandemic on behavioral addictions
Studies supporting the conscious use of technology in school-age children
General
Studies that examine the effectiveness of psychotherapeutical approaches in addiction treatment practices
Studies that examine the moral and philosophical dimensions of addictions
Studies that examine the relationship between family relationships and addiction processes (e.g. domestic violence, etc.)
Spirituality-based approaches in prevention and treatment practices related to addictions
Social work activities related to addictions
Comparisons of the social policies among countries on addiction
Substance abuse and addictions in the workplace (alcohol, illicit substances, digital gaming and gambling addiction)
Examining the effectiveness of prevention activities related to addiction
Studies that examine the level of knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals regarding addictions
Possible effects of energy drinks on young people
Studies examining the relationship between addiction and criminal behavior
Relationship between consumption and addiction
Relationship between addiction and venues
Social and economic impacts of practices and policies related to addictions
Examination of the changes in the social and emotional behavior of individuals (adolescents, young people) under treatment and intervention: Longitudinal study
For detailed information on the 2024/U1 Period International Graduate Thesis Research Scholarship Support Program, you can refer to the application guide provided below. The scholarship results are expected to be announced within a minimum of 3 months from the application deadline.
For further inquiries, you can contact scholarship@yesilay.org.tr for detailed information.
International Scholarship Application Guide:
https://www.yesilay.org.tr/assets/uploads/pdf/international-scholarship-application-guide-v2.pdf
International Graduate Thesis Research Scholarship Support Program Application Form:
https://www.yesilay.org.tr/assets/uploads/pdf/international-graduate-thesis-research-scholarship-support-program-application-form.docx
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