Deadline- Nov 14, 2012
Countries/Region- U.S
NIH and FDA invites applications for proposals for Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science for Research Relevant to the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P50) in U.S.
The overall Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science (TCORS) program objective is to conduct programs of multidisciplinary research that will aid the development and evaluation of tobacco product regulations. The TCORS program will lead the establishment of a broad national scientific base of tobacco regulatory research. Although a vast and sound science base exists with regard to numerous areas related to the FSPTCA, new research will provide additional science for FDA to consider as it implements the FSPTCA. Centers resulting from this FOA are expected to demonstrate research excellence and leadership in tobacco regulatory science that will contribute to the science base FDA will use to develop meaningful product regulation which will in turn reduce the toll of tobacco-related disease, disability, and death in the United States. Essential elements of TCORS applications include at least 3 theoretically grounded, strong research projects with an integrative theme, an Administrative Core and other cores as needed and justified, use of funds for developmental/pilot and time-sensitive research, and a program for career development and training. Research integrated across projects, where findings from one major project inform or complement those in another, is strongly encouraged. Disciplinary integration within a Center, and within projects (again, where feasible) is also encouraged. Disciplinary diversity in a Center must support the objectives of the science and not merely reflect the training of the scientist. Meaningful collaboration is permitted across geographically separate sites within a funded Center, and is strongly encouraged across all funded Centers.
Eligibility-
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number. RFA-DA-13-003
