Data Standards for Tobacco Research and Scientific Review Phase 2
ID: 347925Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Consumer Protection

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Data Standards for Tobacco Research and Scientific Review Phase 2," aimed at enhancing tobacco research and public health outcomes. The initiative seeks applications from small businesses to develop open, consensus-based data standards and terminologies that facilitate scientific review and evaluation in tobacco studies. This effort is crucial for promoting standardized data usage among federal regulators, the tobacco industry, and global organizations, ultimately improving data sharing and analysis. The estimated total program funding is $400,000, with two awards expected, and interested applicants can reach out to Rene A Vasquez at rene.vasquez@fda.hhs.gov or by phone at 301-796-3546. The synopsis is anticipated to be posted on October 1, 2023, with a closing date of December 1, 2023, and project start date projected for May 1, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rene A Vasquez Grants Management Specialist
    (301) 796-3546
    rene.vasquez@fda.hhs.gov
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