Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 3) - Transitional Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 349206Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled 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/349206

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-216.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 3) - Transitional Centers," aimed at enhancing research capacity in IDeA-eligible organizations. This grant is specifically designed for institutions that are current recipients of an active COBRE Phase 2 award, with the objective of transitioning established research programs and infrastructure towards independence and sustainability. The initiative is crucial for fostering biomedical research, particularly in historically underfunded areas, by providing support for administrative management, mentorship for early-stage investigators, and promoting diverse perspectives within research teams. Interested applicants can apply for a maximum budget of $750,000 in direct costs per year for up to five years, with applications due by September 30, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the detailed announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-216.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services is offering a funding opportunity through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) titled "Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) - Phase 3" aimed at enhancing research capacity in IDeA-eligible organizations. To qualify, institutions must be recipients of an active COBRE Phase 2 award. The purpose of Phase 3 funding is to solidify established research programs and infrastructure, ensuring sustainability beyond COBRE support. Key components include an Administrative Core responsible for overall management, a requirement for mentorship to early-stage investigators, and the promotion of diverse perspectives within research teams. The application must comply with strict guidelines, covering multiple aspects such as organizational goals, research accomplishments, and management strategies. A maximum budget of $750,000 in direct costs per year is available for up to five years. Each application undergoes scientific review, focusing on criteria including significance, innovation, and the capability of the principal investigator. The goal is to foster biomedical research and ensure continued development of research capacity in budget-constrained environments, particularly in historically underfunded areas. This initiative underscores the federal commitment to enhancing health research infrastructure regionally and nationally.
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