Deadline: December 4th, 2026 05:00 PM EST
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About CS-INBRE
The Central State IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (CS-INBRE, P20GM100002) is funded by NIH/NIGMS to build biomedical research capacity across the state. Central State University is the lead institution, working with eight partner campuses, most of them primarily undergraduate institutions and community colleges, to support faculty research and train the next generation of biomedical scientists.
Purpose
Faculty Research Pilot Awards help faculty at partner institutions start a new research direction, collect preliminary data for a Developmental Research Project or an R15, and involve undergraduates in the work.
Award Information
| Amount | Up to $25,000 direct costs |
|---|---|
| Period | 12 months, July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028 |
| Number of awards | 4 to 8 |
Eligibility
- Full-time faculty at a CS-INBRE partner institution.
- Current DRP investigators are not eligible.
Timeline
| Applications due | March 12, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Review | April 2027 |
| Start | July 1, 2027 |
Application Components
- PHS 398 Face Page
- Specific Aims (1 page)
- Research Strategy (3 pages)
- Bibliography
- NIH Biosketch
- Budget and Justification
- Chair letter
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
Michael A. Hollis, Ph.D., CS-INBRE Principal Investigator; Dana R. Whitley, CS-INBRE Program Manager. inbre@csu.example.edu, 1000 University Avenue, Capital City, ST 00000.
