Research, Funding, and Awards

  • Are You a Woman Who Smokes Menthol Cigarettes?

    YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RESEARCH STUDY looking at the effect of nicotine and menthol on smoking behavior.

    You may be eligible if you:

    • Are age 18-45
    • Are a woman
    • Currently smoke at least 5 menthol cigarettes daily for the last year
    • Do not intend to quit within the next 6 weeks.

    If you take part in the study, you will be asked to:

     Switch to one of these types of cigarettes for 6 weeks:

    1. Low nicotine, no menthol cigarette
    2. Low nicotine + menthol cigarette
    3. Regular nicotine, no menthol cigarettes
    4. Your own brand of cigarettes

    You may receive:

    • A supply of study cigarettes for 6 weeks
    • Financial compensation up to $276
    For more information, contact: Research staff at (860) 679-1751