This award supports postdoctoral investigators conducting innovative, hypothesis-driven research aligned with tobacco-related disease research priorities. It provides stipend funding up to $70,000 per year, an institutional allowance up to $38,000 annually for research-related expenses, and travel support to a TRDRP conference. Applicants must commit at least 75% effort, have a primary mentor, and submit formal training and development plans to foster their growth into independent scientists.
Applicants must be recognized as postdoctoral trainees by their institution by award start. Eligibility ends upon transition to non-mentored staff or faculty roles. U.S. citizenship is not required.
