Deadline: January 15th, 2027 05:00 PM EST
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About the CNRE
The Center for Neuroscience Research Excellence (CNRE) at Central State University is an NIH/NIGMS Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE, P20GM100001). The CNRE builds a critical mass of independent investigators in neuroscience, supported by an Administrative Core (Core A), a Molecular and Imaging Core (Core B) and a Physiology and Behavior Core (Core C).
Research Focus Areas
- Gene therapy and neural repair
- Sensory and motor systems
- Traumatic brain injury
- Neurodegeneration and aging
Purpose
COBRE Research Project Leaders (RPLs) are early-stage investigators who lead a full research project with a senior mentor, aiming for an independent NIH R01 or equivalent award. The CNRE is recruiting one new RPL to begin when a current project graduates.
Award Information
| Amount | Up to $150,000 direct costs per year |
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| Period | Up to 3 years, starting September 1, 2027 |
| Effort | Minimum 50% research effort, supported by the department |
Eligibility
- Tenure-track Assistant Professor (or equivalent).
- Early-stage investigator by NIH definition.
- A senior mentor with an active extramural award in a related field.
Timeline
| Applications due | January 15, 2027 |
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| Review and EAC recommendation | February to April 2027 |
| NIGMS prior approval | June 2027 |
| Start | September 1, 2027 |
Application Components
- PHS 398 Face Page
- Specific Aims (1 page)
- Research Strategy (12 pages, including a Mentoring Plan)
- Bibliography
- NIH Biosketches for the PI and mentor
- Detailed Budget for all years
- Department Chair letter guaranteeing 50% protected effort
- Mentor letter of commitment
Review Criteria
Applications are reviewed by internal and external experts using the NIH Simplified Review Framework: Factor 1, Importance of the Research (1-9); Factor 2, Rigor and Feasibility (1-9); Factor 3, Expertise and Resources (sufficient or not).
Contact
Laura M. Bennett, Ph.D., Professor and CNRE Director; Kevin J. Ortiz, CNRE Program Coordinator. cnre@csu.example.edu, 1000 University Avenue, Capital City, ST 00000.
