Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D)
The COBRE-D grant funds institutions in under-resourced states to build biomedical research capacity, recruit early-career scientists, and improve research infrastructure and support.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 26, 2029
Funding Amounts: Award size and total program funding not specified; multi-year, center-scale support typical for COBRE programs.
Summary: Supports biomedical research capacity building in IDeA states through institutional centers focused on recruitment, mentoring, and infrastructure for early-career investigators.
Key Information: Only institutions in IDeA-eligible states may apply; clinical trials are not allowed.
Description
The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) program, part of the NIH Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) initiative, aims to build biomedical research capacity in U.S. states and jurisdictions that have historically received lower levels of NIH funding. This program supports institutions in eligible regions to develop research centers in areas of strategic scientific importance where they currently lack robust infrastructure or expertise.
COBRE-D awards are designed to help institutions:
- Recruit and mentor early-career investigators, including providing start-up packages for new hires
- Establish or enhance research facilities and core resources
- Strengthen research administration and support services
The program is intended as an entry point for less-resourced institutions to later compete for expansion/sustainability phase COBRE awards. Only a limited number of applications will be invited and considered under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Clinical trials are not permitted.
