Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science (TCORS) (Clinical Trial Optional)

HHS-NIH11 Forecasted RFA-OD-28-001

Description

The Tobacco Regulatory Science Program, participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) intend to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) soliciting applications for Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science (TCORS). The awards under this NOFO will be administered by NIH using funds made available through FDA CTP and the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 111-31) (FSPTCA). The TCORS program objective is to establish collaborative multidisciplinary research centers that will expand the scientific base informing regulation of tobacco products to protect public health and support implementation of the FSPTCA. Centers are expected to include at least three discrete hypothesis driven Research Projects with a scientific Integrative Theme. The NOFO will solicit research applications within the regulatory authority of FDA CTP on one or more of the following topics: Addiction Behavior Communications Health Effects Impact Analysis Marketing Product Composition and Design Toxicity

Eligibility

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
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Total Estimated Funding
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Expected Awards
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Key Dates
Posted
July 9, 2026
Closes
N/A
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institutes of Health
Agency Code
HHS-NIH11
Funding Instrument
Other