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Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE-E/S)

Funds expanding or sustaining an existing biomedical research center, capped by how many such centers an institution already holds.

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This is the other half of the IDeA pipeline. Where the Development Phase builds a center from nothing, this notice is for an institution that already has one running and now needs to grow it or keep it going.

Two objectives are named, and they are different jobs done under the same notice. Expansion grows the institutional faculty base and supports research projects and core facilities in the cen…

Expansion and sustainability funding for existing Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence in IDeA-eligible states β€” growing the institutional faculty base and research cores, or consolidating and sustaining them β€” restricted to institutions holding three or fewer active COBRE awards at time of application. Clinical trials are not allowed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.25 May 2029
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-27-055Source: www.grants.gov