The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) and the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) maintain an interagency
partnership to foster the development of the emerging field of
tobacco regulatory science (TRS). This study will use the Center
for Tobacco Products, Food and Drug Administration Funded
Trainee/Scholar Survey to gather data on the characteristics,
activities, and impact of training programs funded by the CTP and
other partners. This evaluation will also determine how CTP-funded
research and associated training programs and activities increase
knowledge and skills related to TRS and interest to pursue careers
in a TRS-related field. This survey provides support to determine
the extent to which programs and activities generate positive
impacts to increase the number of researchers who focus on TRS and
TRS-related topics, specifically within CTP’s priority domains. The
survey builds upon previous evaluations of trainees and training
activities and provides necessary evidence to inform FDA
decision-making. The web survey will gather responses from current
and former Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science (TCORS) trainees
and other CTP-funded trainees and scholars. Results will provide
insights and directions to support future training and funding
investments.
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