[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

September 28, 2026 (Estimated)

Not specified; program supports major capacity-building investments in biomedical research infrastructure.

Supports institutions in IDeA-eligible states to build biomedical research capacity, especially in areas lacking infrastructure or expertise.

Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers support through the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) program, part of the NIGMS Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) initiative. This program aims to enhance biomedical research capacity at institutions located in states, commonwealths, or jurisdictions that historically receive low levels of NIH funding. COBRE-D enables these institutions to develop infrastructure and expertise in broad scientific areas of strategic importance, focusing on the recruitment and mentoring of early-career investigators, establishment of research facilities, and enhancement of research administration support services. The program serves as a foundational step for less-resourced institutions to progress toward the Expansion/Sustainability Phases of the COBRE program. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated Application Due Date: September 28, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amount is not explicitly specified in the forecast. The program is designed to support significant investments in research infrastructure, early-career investigator recruitment, and research administration at eligible institutions. - Award ceilings and floors will be detailed in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) when released. --- ## Eligibility Institutions must meet the following criteria: - Be located in an IDeA-eligible state, commonwealth, or jurisdiction: 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, or Wyoming. - Award doctoral degrees in health-related sciences, or be independent biomedical research institutes/medical centers with ongoing biomedical research programs funded by NIH or other federal agencies. Eligible applicant types include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official application instructions and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be released closer to the estimated post date (June 28, 2026). - Applicants should monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360611) for updates, full guidelines, and submission details. - No cost sharing or matching requirement is anticipated. --- ## Additional Information - The COBRE-D program is designed as an entry point for institutions seeking to build biomedical research capacity and potentially transition to the Expansion/Sustainability Phases in the future. - The focus is on strategic areas where the institution currently lacks infrastructure or expertise. - Early-career investigator recruitment and mentoring are central components. --- ## External Links - [Program Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360611) - [NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Overview](https://www.nigms.nih.gov/research-areas/IDeA/Pages/default.aspx) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Federico Bernal, Ph.D. | [federico.bernal@nih.gov](mailto:federico.bernal@nih.gov) | 240-271-5059 |

Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D)

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