Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 266
Apply for PAR 12 266
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tobacco Control Regulatory Research R21" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.077 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2013 and posted on Aug 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments 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 County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tobacco Control Regulatory Research R21 funding opportunity (PAR-12-266) is a discretionary grant program run by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using dedicated funds provided by the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) to support tobacco regulatory science. Its central aim is to fund short, exploratory or developmental research projects that produce timely, high-impact evidence to guide how the FDA regulates tobacco products in order to protect public health. The program specifically emphasizes research that can directly inform the development, implementation, or evaluation of regulations affecting tobacco product manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, and it is explicitly tied to the FDA CTP regulatory authorities established under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA), Public Law 111-31. In practical terms, applicants are expected to design studies that speak to real regulatory questions the FDA faces, generating data that can be used in decision-making about product standards, advertising and promotion, sales and access, labeling, and other policy-relevant areas within FDA's tobacco authority.
The opportunity is categorized as a grant under the R21 activity mechanism, which is typically used for early-stage, innovative, or proof-of-concept projects rather than large, long-term research programs. The award ceiling listed is $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible. The catalog listing includes CFDA 93.077, identified as Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research, reflecting its direct linkage to the tobacco regulatory research mandate. Because this is an NIH-administered program with FDA CTP funds, it sits at the intersection of traditional NIH scientific review expectations and a strong need for regulatory relevance; projects should not only be scientifically rigorous but also clearly connected to how their results could be used in FDA tobacco regulation.
A notable feature of this FOA is its broad eligibility. It is open to many types of U.S. organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (such as city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and special district governments), nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. It also explicitly includes a range of institutions serving specific populations and communities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and tribally controlled organizations. In addition, the announcement allows participation by non-U.S. entities: foreign organizations and foreign institutions are eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations may apply, and foreign components are permitted as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies are also listed as eligible applicants, underscoring the program's intent to encourage diverse research settings and perspectives where they can contribute directly to regulatory evidence needs.
Key administrative details in the source information include an original posting date of August 23, 2012, with the record indicating key dates such as an original closing date of January 16, 2015, a current closing date shown as June 18, 2013, and an archive date of July 18, 2013. The full announcement is referenced through the NIH Grants Guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-266.html), and technical access or linking issues are directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV). Overall, the program is designed for research teams that can quickly generate solid, policy-relevant findings, with a strong emphasis on producing evidence that is not just academically interesting but directly usable for FDA tobacco product regulation affecting how tobacco products are made, sold, and marketed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Tobacco Control Regulatory Research R21 opportunity (PAR-12-266)?
PAR-12-266 is a discretionary government grant opportunity administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using dedicated funds provided by the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). It supports tobacco regulatory science, with an emphasis on generating evidence the FDA can use to regulate tobacco products to protect public health.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to fund short, exploratory, or developmental research that produces timely, high-impact evidence to guide FDA regulation of tobacco products. Projects are expected to address real regulatory questions and generate results that can be used in FDA decision-making.
What kinds of research topics does this program emphasize?
The program emphasizes research that can directly inform the development, implementation, or evaluation of regulations affecting tobacco product manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. It highlights policy-relevant areas within FDA authority such as product standards, advertising and promotion, sales and access, labeling, and related regulatory questions.
How is this opportunity connected to FDA regulatory authority?
This opportunity is explicitly tied to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) regulatory authorities established under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA), Public Law 111-31. Applicants are expected to propose studies that clearly connect to questions the FDA faces under that authority.
What does the R21 activity mechanism mean for applicants?
R21 is a grant activity mechanism typically used for early-stage, innovative, proof-of-concept, exploratory, or developmental projects. It is not generally intended for large, long-term research programs, and the emphasis is on generating timely findings that can have regulatory impact.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The catalog listing includes CFDA 93.077, identified as Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research.
Who administers the program and where do the funds come from?
The program is administered by NIH, and it uses dedicated funds provided by the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). Because of this structure, applications should meet NIH expectations for scientific rigor while also demonstrating strong regulatory relevance to FDA tobacco regulation needs.
How important is regulatory relevance compared with scientific merit?
Based on the opportunity description, both matter. Projects should be scientifically rigorous (consistent with NIH-administered programs) and clearly connected to how the findings could be used in FDA tobacco product regulation.
What types of applicants are eligible within the United States?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S. organizations, such as public and private institutions of higher education; state and local governments (including city/township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and special district governments); nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are minority-serving and community-focused institutions eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes institutions and organizations serving specific populations and communities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and tribally controlled organizations. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also listed as eligible applicants.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are listed among eligible applicants.
Are foreign organizations or non-U.S. components allowed to participate?
Yes. The announcement allows participation by non-U.S. entities: foreign organizations and foreign institutions are eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations may apply, and foreign components are permitted as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
What kinds of regulatory issues should an application address to fit the program?
Applications are expected to generate evidence that can inform FDA decision-making in areas described in the opportunity, including product standards, advertising and promotion, sales and access, labeling, and other policy-relevant areas connected to manufacturing, distribution, and marketing within FDA tobacco authority.
Where can applicants find the full funding announcement?
The full announcement is referenced through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-266.html
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking issues related to the announcement listing?
Technical access or linking issues are directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
What are the key dates shown in the source information?
The source information lists an original posting date of August 23, 2012. It also shows multiple date fields: an original closing date of January 16, 2015; a current closing date shown as June 18, 2013; and an archive date of July 18, 2013.
What type of project timeline or output is this program geared toward?
The program is designed to support research teams that can quickly generate solid, policy-relevant findings. The focus is on timely evidence that is directly usable for FDA tobacco product regulation, rather than work that is only academically interesting without a clear regulatory application.
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