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To increase public understanding of cannabis and to better inform future laws impacting the state’s industry, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is soliciting research proposals from California public universities.
Up to $30 million in grant funding is available to support cannabis-related academic research that address critical gaps in scientific knowledge and guide future policy decisions.
With this round of funding, California will have invested $80 million to support cannabis related research, with topics ranging from the industry’s economic health to preventing cannabis related harm. This latest round reinforces California’s commitment to supporting rigorous, independent research in an area of growing national importance, especially as more states move towards legalization and more Americans use cannabinoid products. “At a time when the federal government is pulling back funding for cannabis-related research, California is stepping up,” said DCC Director Nicole Elliott. “DCC is proud to partner with California’s world-class public universities to generate the data and insights necessary to inform thoughtful policy, protect public health, and guide the evolution of this industry responsibly. These impacts don’t stop at our borders – what the Department learns here will shape important conversations and policies across the nation.”
For this round of funding opportunities, DCC is prioritizing topics that build on existing research and leverage insights nationwide, fostering a more connected and wholistic understanding of cannabis…