The Tobacco Regulatory Science Program (TRSP) is an interagency partnership between the NIH and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products to foster tobacco regulatory research.
With the passage of the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act), the FDA acquired the authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products in order to protect public health. Within the framework of the Tobacco Control Act, the NIH and FDA formed this partnership to establish a comprehensive research agenda in tobacco regulatory science.
Funding
Research Opportunities in Tobacco Regulatory Science
Current K, R01, and R21 funding announcements for career development awards, secondary analysis of existing datasets and biospecimens, and pharmacokinetics of tobacco products. Frequently asked questions and recorded pre-application webinars are available for select funding opportunities.
Research Priorities
Updated Priorities for Tobacco Regulatory Research
TRSP encourages research applications that address the FDA's research priorities to better understand toxicity, addiction, and appeal of tobacco products.
News
Cigarette Labeling and Health Warning Requirements
In March 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to require new health warnings on cigarette packages and in cigarette advertisements with photo-realistic color images depicting some of the lesser-known, but serious health risks of cigarette smoking.
The final rule was set to go into effect on June 18, 2021. However, due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the effective date has been postponed to October 16, 2021.
About TRSP
An NIH-FDA partnership to foster tobacco regulatory research.
TRSP-Funded Research
Research projects on tobacco regulatory research funded through TRSP.
TRSP Funding Opportunities
Active funding announcements and application information.
TRSP Research Priorities
Research topic and project priorities for TRSP funding announcements.
Tools and Resources
Research tools, publications, statistics, and announcements.