Food and Drug Administration · Department of Health and Human Services
Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional
Key facts
- Deadline
- Forecast — no date yet
- Award size
- Up to $1.5M
- Cost share / match
- Not required
- Who can apply
- Anyone (unrestricted), State government, School district, Private college or university, City or town government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Other (see eligibility), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Tribal organization, Public college or university, County government, Small business, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Larger business, Tribal government
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Grant-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 18
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
Read the official notice View on Grants.gov
About this grant
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.
The goals of a Center for Research on Complex Generics include:
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.
2) Providing a forum for experts from FDA, academia, the generic drug industry, and elsewhere to collaborate on research related to generic products.
3) Coordinating and conducting research projects pertaining to generic products, particularly complex generics.
4) Hosting scientific workshops, providing training, and supporting other educational activities pertaining to generic drug research.
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.
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.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
18 awards to Tennessee recipients in 5 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $6.5M | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.5M | 2019 |
| Department Of Agriculture Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.4M | 2020 |
| University Of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | $2M | 2017 |
| Department Of Agriculture Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.9M | 2020 |
| Franklin Special School District | Franklin, Williamson County | $1.8M | 2025 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $1.8M | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Department Of Agriculture Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.3M | 2021 |
| Tennessee Department Of Health | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.3M | 2020 |
| Department Of Agriculture Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.3M | 2016 |
| Department Of Agriculture Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.2M | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
About the program (93.103)
Food and Drug Administration Research — General Grant Funding
How applications are judged
Applicants should review the individual Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued under this CFDA program to see the specific evaluation criteria that applies.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.