Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): Pilot Award Grant

Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): Pilot Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President
Amount: Up to US $500,000
Last Updated: September 15, 2025

Summary

The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) offers a Pilot Award aimed at supporting innovative research to combat tobacco-related diseases in California. With a maximum annual award of $250,000 for up to two years, the program encourages hypothesis-driven studies that can lead to substantial public health improvements. Eligibility requires PI-status at the institution and a commitment of at least 10% effort from awardees. The program seeks to leverage initial funding into broader support for impactful research.

Overview

NOTE: Applicant Webinar will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2025. You can register here. The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) transforms tobacco taxes into cutting edge research to reduce commercial tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases and to inform public policy that benefits California’s diverse populations. TRDRP is committed to supporting critical research needed to inform the state’s tobacco control activities and to improve the care for Californians stricken with tobacco-related diseases. Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): Pilot Award Purpose: Conduct hypothesis-driven research to gather preliminary data or demonstrate proof-of-principle to inform the feasibility of a new paradigm or research hypothesis. The goal is to provide initial support for highly innovative research proposals with clear potential for future impact and potential to successfully leverage future funding from other sources. Award overview Maximum award amount per year: $250,000 (direct costs) Maximum duration: 2 years Allowable direct costs: Salaries, fringe benefits, supplies, publishing, sub-contracts*, equipment (costing more than $5,000), and travel.Travel: Project-related travel: As needed (must be fully justified) Travel to TRDRP conference: $750 (mandatory) Scientific conference travel: Up to $2,000 per year (excluding a mandatory allocation of $750 in one year of the project for travel to the TRDRP conference) Indirect costs: Full indirect costs are allowed to non-UC institutions. Indirect costs to UC campuses are capped at 35 percent, or 25 percent for projects conducted off-campus. All out-of-state sub-contracts, collaborations, and expenditures must be well-justified; please note that funding for out-of-state expenses is extremely limited and TRDRP does not encourage such expenses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must have a PI-status at the sponsoring institution Awardees are required to commit at least 10 percent of their effort each year to activities supported by this awardU.S. citizenship is not a requirement