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Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional

Food and Drug Administration

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-25

About This Grant

<p>The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeks to fund a Center for Research on Complex Generics under the terms and conditions of a cooperative agreement. The Center for Research on Complex Generics will support the FDA's efforts to enhance collaborations with the generic drug industry relating to generic drug research, to further the FDA's mission of increasing patient access to high quality, safe, and effective generic drugs.</p><p><br></p><p>The goals of a Center for Research on Complex Generics include:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>1) Facilitating engagement with generic industry representatives to help identify scientific challenges for generic product development or assessment, and helping to inform FDA about priority areas for research to address these challenges by supporting engagement and coordination between the FDA and key generic industry industry associations, companies, and representatives.</p><p><br></p><p>2) Providing a forum for experts from FDA, academia, the generic drug industry, and elsewhere to collaborate on research related to generic products.</p><p><br></p><p>3) Coordinating and conducting research projects pertaining to generic products, particularly complex generics.</p><p><br></p><p>4) Hosting scientific workshops, providing training, and supporting other educational activities pertaining to generic drug research.</p><p><br></p><p>5) Providing free and open public access to generic drug research outcomes such as scientific articles, posters, presentations, and other resources that help the generic drug industry to leverage scientific insights from FDA funded generic drug research.</p><p><br></p><p>The Center for Research on Complex Generics is expected to complement FDA's existing regulatory science programs through its specific focus as a hub for coordination and engagement between FDA and the public, including academic experts, generic industry representatives, and other stakeholders.</p>

Grant Summary

Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional is a Food and Drug Administration grant providing $1.5M to $1.5M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

consumer_protectionagriculturefood_and_nutrition

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$1.5M$1.5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional from Food and Drug Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Food and Drug Administration before the deadline.
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Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional?

Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional is offered by Food and Drug Administration and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional provide?

Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional provides between $1.5M and $1.5M per award from Food and Drug Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional deadline?

Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Food and Drug Administration, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional?

To apply for Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Food and Drug Administration.

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