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IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)

Funds a statewide network of research-intensive and undergraduate institutions building biomedical research capacity in historically under-funded states.

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NIH funding concentrates heavily in a small number of states, and this programme exists for the ones that have historically been left out of that concentration.

The IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence builds a statewide network inside one of 24 named IDeA-eligible states, commonwealth and territory, anchored by one or more research-intensive institutions together with multiple primari…

A statewide network of one or more research-intensive institutions and multiple primarily undergraduate institutions inside a named IDeA-eligible state, commonwealth or territory, building biomedical research capacity through faculty research, research mentoring, undergraduate research participation and institutional infrastructure, with a pipeline aim into biomedical research careers.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.18 May 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-26-026Source: www.grants.gov