Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE E/S)
ID: 360613Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360613
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Federico Bernal, Ph.D.
    (240) 271-5059
    federico.bernal@nih.gov
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