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Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

US · MD National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #RFA-OD-25-008
Response due Jul 14, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering small research grants (R03 mechanism) under the Tobacco Regulatory Science program specifically targeting new investigators. The program supports research relevant to FDA tobacco product regulation. Clinical trials are optionally permitted under this funding opportunity. The grant is intended to provide support for small, time-limited research projects conducted by investigators who are new to the tobacco regulatory science field.

What they want

Technical requirements
  • Research must be relevant to tobacco regulatory science
  • Clinical trials are optional but permissible
  • Must comply with NIH R03 small grant program requirements
Key personnel
  • Principal Investigator (must qualify as a new investigator)

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (electronic submission)

Risks & flags

  • Opportunity is restricted to 'new investigators,' which may limit the eligible applicant pool significantly
  • No dollar value or award ceiling is stated in the source text, reducing cost transparency

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

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Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Pro…
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