Limited Competition: Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 2) (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 345025Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/345025

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-063.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 2)," aimed at enhancing the capabilities of existing COBRE Phase 1 centers over a five-year period. Eligible applicants must hold an active COBRE Phase 1 award and demonstrate how previous funding has contributed to research success and institutional improvements, with a structured application that includes an Administrative Core, 2-5 Research Projects, and optional Research Cores. This initiative is crucial for fostering sustainable biomedical research centers at Institutional Development Award (IDeA)-eligible institutions, promoting diversity and collaboration among research teams. The program has an annual budget ceiling of $1.5 million, with applications due by May 28, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the full announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-063.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is offering a funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 2)." This program aims to strengthen existing COBRE Phase 1 centers over a five-year period by enhancing research capacity and the ability of investigators to secure independent funding. Eligible applicants must have an active COBRE Phase 1 award and demonstrate how prior support has facilitated research success and improvements in institutional infrastructure. The COBRE Phase 2 program requires a structured application that includes an Administrative Core, 2-5 Research Projects, and optional Research Cores. Emphasis is placed on increasing user engagement with Research Cores and enhancing diversity through collaborative efforts. The application process mandates adherence to specific instructions for submission, highlighting the importance of compliance with funded project regulations. Key review criteria will focus on the significance of the research, accomplishments of the Phase 1 center, qualifications of leadership, innovation in proposed research, and the establishment of diverse research teams. With a budget limit of $1.5 million annually, the initiative seeks to foster successful biomedical research centers in IDeA-eligible institutions while promoting sustainability and capacity building in scientific research.
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