About this grant
The Institutional Development Award program develops biomedical research capacity in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding (IDeA states). The IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Notice of Funding Opportunity will support statewide networks in IDeA states made up of one or more research intensive institution and multiple primarily undergraduate institutions. INBREs build biomedical research capacity through supporting faculty research and research mentoring, student participation in research, and enhancement of institutional research infrastructure with an emphasis on developing pathways for undergraduate students in these states to move into biomedical research careers. The INBREs promote collaboration among institutions in IDeA states, create economies of scale, and develop research support capabilities at the primarily undergraduate institutions.
Who can apply
Only institutions located in the following states/commonwealth are eligible to apply for the INBRE: 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.Eligible network partner institutions may be primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs), defined as four-year colleges and two-year colleges that award associate degrees, bachelor"s degrees, and/or Master"s degrees in biomedical sciences, but have awarded 20 or fewer Ph.D./D.Sc. degrees in biomedical sciences in the previous two academic years; and other higher education and biomedical research institutions.
What it funds
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Jessica M. Faupel-Badger, Ph.D., MPH · badgerje@mail.nih.gov · 301-480-4969
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 91% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead. Based on 3,368 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 1% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $781,592. Expect about 307 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)?
Eligible applicants: Private colleges & universities; Public & state-controlled colleges; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Only institutions located in the following states/commonwealth are eligible to apply for the INBRE: 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.Eligible network partner institutions
When is the deadline?
Applications are due May 18, 2027. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
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