Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE E/S)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE E/S)" aimed at enhancing biomedical research capacity in IDeA-eligible institutions. This program supports the expansion of research centers and the sustainability of existing infrastructures by encouraging institutions to grow their faculty base and develop research projects and core facilities in strategic scientific areas. The initiative is particularly significant for institutions in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding, fostering advancements in health-related sciences. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education located in designated IDeA-eligible states, should prepare to submit their proposals by May 26, 2026, with an estimated award date of April 1, 2027. For further inquiries, contact Dr. Federico Bernal at federico.bernal@nih.gov or call 240-271-5059.
Eligible Applicants
Eligibility is restricted to institutions that meet the following criteria:Are located in an IDeA-eligible state, commonwealth, or jurisdiction, which are: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming andAward doctoral degrees in the health-related sciences or are independent biomedical research institutes/medical centers with ongoing biomedical research programs funded by the NIH or other federal agencies.