Funder: University of California
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (LOI) | October 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $70,000 annual stipend plus up to $38,000 annual institutional allowance for up to 3 consecutive years; separate $750 conference travel expense
Summary: Supports postdoctoral investigators’ mentored, hypothesis-driven tobacco-related research and training toward scientific independence.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in California and commit at least 75% time to the award.
Description
The University of California’s Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) supports postdoctoral investigators conducting hypothesis-driven research in a mentored training environment. Projects should advance one or more TRDRP research priorities, with highly innovative work and clear potential for impact central to the award. The research must be the applicant’s own project, building on prior experience while developing their capacity for independent scientific work in tobacco-related disease research.
The award integrates research with individualized professional development. Applicants and their primary research advisors establish shared goals through an Individual Development Plan and a distinct, tailored Training Plan. Additional mentors may contribute to research and training. Support includes a stipend and an institutional allowance for research expenses, educational activities, insurance, and project-related travel.
