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

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

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President
Amount: Up to US $210,000
Last Updated: September 15, 2025

Summary

The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) offers a Postdoctoral Award aimed at supporting innovative research focused on reducing tobacco use and diseases. This program encourages a minimum 75% time commitment from postdoctoral trainees, who must submit original research proposals with mentor guidance. Awards provide up to $70,000 annually for three years, including a fixed institutional allowance for various research-related expenses. This initiative enhances the career development of researchers dedicated to tobacco-related public health issues.

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): Postdoctoral Award Purpose: Conduct mentored training of postdoctoral investigators engaged in hypothesis-driven research that is focused on contributing to the advancement of one or more stated TRDRP research priorities. Highly innovative proposals with clear potential for future impact are key components of this award. The goal is to support the applicant’s own research project to enhance the individual’s potential to develop into a productive, independent researcher or career within tobacco-related research priorities. Award overview Maximum award amount per year: $70,000 (direct costs) Maximum duration: 3 years Allowable direct costs: Stipend: Postdoctoral stipend must adhere to NIH experience scale, or the rates set by their institution with institutional documentation of the alternate payment scale Institutional Allowance:The applicant may request an institutional allowance to help defray the cost of expenses such as health insurance, medical liability or other special insurance, research supplies, equipment, courses and educational materials, project related travel, and travel to scientific meetings. TRDRP will cover up to $38,000 per year for these costs. The institutional allowance is a fixed amount, and the institution is not required to account for these expenses on an actual cost basis. Travel to TRDRP Conference: All applicants should budget a separate one-time $750 expense under year 1 for "Travel - RGPO Meeting" to attend the TRDRP conference. This $750 expense is not part of the institution allowance. Indirect Costs: Not allowed

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A minimum 75 percent time commitment on the part of the postdoctoral trainee is required The candidate must be recognized by the applicant institution as a postdoctoral trainee no later than the award start date.   The application must be prepared and submitted by the trainee and the mentor should participate in the preparation by providing guidance and feedback. The application must describe an original research project. The project should not have identical aims with an application or grant of the mentor, whether funded by TRDRP or another source.  A letter of support from the mentor and a minimum of two additional references are required. Letters should address the candidate’s training, potential, and the commitment of the mentor and the department to the candidate’s career development.The mentor must provide a biosketch and a detailed mentoring plan that is prepared in consultation with the applicant. The mentoring plan should be unique to the applicant and tailored to address the specific needs of the applicant. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement