Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science (TCORS) (Clinical Trial Optional)
Forecast
National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around June 14, 2027, with applications due around November 10, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 9, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | July 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | June 14, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | November 10, 2027 |
| Expected award date | September 1, 2028 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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).
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Tobacco Regulatory Science Program (TRSP), TRSP@mail.nih.gov, Please contact via e-mail.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science (TCORS) (Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science (TCORS) (Clinical Trial Optional)?
Expected deadline November 10, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
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