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Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE E/S)

US · IL National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant unknown #PAR-26-031

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Expansion and Sustainability Phases program. COBRE grants are designed to build and strengthen biomedical research capacity at institutions that have historically received relatively little NIH funding. The Expansion and Sustainability phases support centers that have already completed an initial development phase and are seeking to grow and sustain their research infrastructure and capabilities. This is a forecasted opportunity with an anticipated open date of September 17, 2025.

What they want

Applicants must propose activities to expand and/or sustain a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence previously established through NIH COBRE funding. This includes continued development of biomedical research infrastructure, mentoring of junior faculty investigators, and advancement of a thematic research focus area. The program number is PAR-26-031 and is administered by the National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11).

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal

Risks & flags

  • Opportunity is listed as 'forecasted' — no formal solicitation details, deadlines, or award values are yet published
  • Insufficient detail to assess competitiveness or potential wiring toward specific institutions

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

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