What we Fund
TRDRP transforms tobacco excise taxes into cutting edge research to reduce commercial tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases and to inform public policy that benefits all Californians.
The 2026 Calls for Applications
Core Call for Applications (investigator-initiated awards)
Community-Partnered Participatory Research Call for Applications
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Call for Applications
Smoke- and Vape-free Scholars Call for Applications
Principal Investigator Eligibility Criteria
- Investigators from California not-for-profit organizations are eligible for TRDRP funding, including but not limited to colleges, universities, hospitals, laboratories, research institutions, local health departments, community-based organizations, voluntary health agencies, health maintenance organizations and tobacco control organizations.
- Given their unique position in promoting community health, for-profit community-based organizations are eligible to serve as Co-PIs on TRDRP partnered awards.
- U.S. citizenship is not a requirement for eligibility.
- Investigators at institutions outside of California are not eligible to apply for TRDRP funding.