Data Standards for Tobacco Research and Scientific Review Phase 2

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products is seeking applications for Phase 2 of its Data Standards for Tobacco Research and Scientific Review initiative to advance the development and implementation of open, consensus-based data standards and terminologies specific to tobacco product studies. The goal is to enhance the quality, consistency, and interoperability of research data to support more effective scientific review, improve public health outcomes related to tobacco use, and facilitate broader data sharing across federal regulators, the tobacco industry, and global organizations. Projects should address critical gaps or challenges in data standardization, focusing on particular domains or concepts within tobacco research where unified terminology and structured data formats are urgently needed. In addition to technical development, the initiative emphasizes education and outreach to promote adoption of standardized data practices among key stakeholders. The program is designed to encourage collaboration and innovation in creating scalable, scalable solutions that can be widely adopted to streamline research evaluation and accelerate evidence-based policy decisions. Applications are open to qualified entities capable of delivering robust, community-endorsed standards, with inquiries directed to Rene A Vasquez, Grants Management Specialist at the FDA. The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2023, and is part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ broader efforts to strengthen tobacco-related science and regulatory oversight.