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About This Grant
<p>The NIGMS Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) program supports biomedical research capacity building in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding. The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) program provides funding to enable institutions in IDeA states to increase their biomedical research capacity in broad scientific areas of strategic importance to them but for which they have limited existing infrastructure or expertise. COBRE-D is intended to support a long-term institutional vision focused on the recruitment and mentoring of early-career investigators by supplementing start-up packages for new hires, the establishment of research facilities, and enhancement of research administration support services. This program serves as an on-ramp for less-resourced institutions to the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE E/S) program. </p>
Grant Summary
Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-09-28 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- 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.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-09-28
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D)?
Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) provide?
Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) deadline?
Applications for Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) are due 2026-09-28 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D)?
To apply for Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.
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