Limited Competition: Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 2) (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)

The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program supports the establishment and development of innovative biomedical and behavioral research centers at Institutional Development Award (IDeA)-eligible institutions through awards for three sequential five-year phases. The purpose of the COBRE Phase 2 award is to strengthen successful COBRE Phase 1 centers established in Phase 1 through further improvements to research infrastructure and the continued development of a critical mass of investigators with shared scientific interests who are able to compete effectively for independent research funding and further improvements to research infrastructure at the institution.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. See full Funding Opportunity Announcement for additional details on eligibility