This grant is designed to help new researchers in the fields of biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences who are starting their careers in tobacco regulatory research. It supports small-scale projects that could help shape how tobacco products are regulated in terms of their manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. The research should focus on high-priority topics that can inform the FDA's regulations to protect public health.
Who it's for: This grant is for new investigators in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences who are beginning their independent careers in tobacco regulatory research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits, and various government entities, including state, county, and city governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not involved in tobacco regulatory research
- Projects not addressing high-priority research topics
- Established researchers with significant prior funding
- Applications exceeding the $75,000 funding limit
- Organizations not listed as eligible types
What You May Need
- Research proposal addressing high-priority topics
- Proof of eligibility as a new investigator
- Detailed budget plan
- Institutional support letters
- Data management plan
- Project timeline
- Biosketches of key personnel
- Documentation of compliance with FDA regulations
- Past research experience summary
- Registration with NIH's eRA Commons
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with FDA's high-priority topics
- Strict adherence to budget limits is required
- Projects must have potential regulatory impact
- Compliance with NIH and FDA guidelines is mandatory
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for new investigators in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences who are beginning their independent careers in tobacco regulatory research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits, and various government entities, including state, county, and city governments.
Overview
This grant is for new investigators in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences who are beginning their independent careers in tobacco regulatory research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits, and various government entities, including state, county, and city governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not involved in tobacco regulatory research
- Projects not addressing high-priority research topics
- Established researchers with significant prior funding
- Applications exceeding the $75,000 funding limit
- Organizations not listed as eligible types
Use of Funds
The funds can be used for small-scale research projects, including pilot studies, secondary data analysis, and development of new research methods or technologies. The goal is to produce data that can inform FDA regulations on tobacco products.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2025
- Deadline
- Jul 14, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 19, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria and ensure alignment
- Develop a research proposal focused on FDA high-priority topics
- Prepare a detailed budget within the $75,000 limit
- Gather institutional support letters
- Register with NIH's eRA Commons
- Compile biosketches for all key personnel
- Draft a data management plan
- Submit application by July 14, 2026