Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D)" aimed at enhancing biomedical research capacity in IDeA-eligible states. This program is designed to support institutions in these states by providing funding to recruit and mentor early-career investigators, establish research facilities, and improve research administration support services, thereby addressing the limited infrastructure and expertise in broad scientific areas of strategic importance. The COBRE-D program serves as a foundational step for less-resourced institutions to transition into the more advanced Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE E/S) program. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education located in designated IDeA states, should note that the estimated project start date is July 1, 2027, with applications due by September 28, 2026. 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.