Public Health Communication Messaging about the Continuum of Risk for Tobacco Products (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have formed an interagency partnership to foster research relevant to tobacco regulatory science within the framework of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA). The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite applications for a Research Project Grant (U01) that will utilize health communication research to better understand the impact that messaging about the continuum of risk for tobacco products may have on various segments of the population. Funds for this program have been made available through the FSPTCA (P.L. 111-31).

Grant Details
The grant aims to conduct research to inform the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) on the effects of potential health communication messaging about the continuum of risk for tobacco products. The research should focus on identifying effective messages and message characteristics, examining how messaging impacts perceptions, beliefs, comprehension, and behavioral intentions, as well as tobacco product use behaviors. The grant also requires conducting quantitative studies that examine the effect of exposure to messaging about the tobacco product continuum of risk among adults who use combustible tobacco products and other populations that could be impacted by messaging. Additionally, qualitative research such as focus groups or in-depth interviews with priority groups is encouraged.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized Indian/Native American tribal governments, and faith-based or community-based organizations. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply directly but can participate as foreign components. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and women are encouraged to apply.

Period of Performance
The project period is 4 years starting from December 6, 2023.

Grant Value
The grant intends to fund one award corresponding to up to $2.5 million in total costs for fiscal years 2024-2027.