Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 243
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence COBRE(P20)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 7, 2013 and posted on Jun 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (P20) opportunity, issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports renewal applications from institutions that already have an eligible COBRE center and are seeking continued funding to sustain and build on prior progress. The central purpose of COBRE is to strengthen an institution's biomedical research capacity by maintaining a focused, thematic center that brings together multiple disciplines, shared research resources, and organized support for investigators. In practice, the program is designed to help institutions move beyond isolated projects and instead develop a coherent research environment with the people, facilities, and scientific direction needed to produce competitive, externally funded biomedical research.
A key emphasis of the COBRE initiative is investigator development and long-term competitiveness. The program aims to enhance the ability of researchers, particularly those still establishing their independent careers, to successfully compete for NIH individual research grants and other peer-reviewed external funding. Rather than functioning only as a source of project dollars, a COBRE renewal is meant to reinforce the institutional research infrastructure: a stable base of core facilities, mentoring and collaboration structures, and a multi-disciplinary scientific theme that can generate strong publications, preliminary data, and grant-ready research programs. This makes the renewal mechanism especially relevant for centers that have demonstrated measurable growth and now need sustained support to further mature their research ecosystem and transition investigators toward independent funding.
This funding opportunity is part of the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program, a longstanding NIH effort to broaden participation in biomedical research by improving competitiveness in IDeA states. The IDeA Program targets jurisdictions that historically have received lower levels of NIH funding and seeks to expand the national research base by investing in institutions within those areas. In that context, COBRE renewals serve as an infrastructure and capacity-building tool, helping eligible institutions consolidate earlier gains, elevate research quality and output, and reduce structural barriers that can limit competitiveness relative to more established research-intensive environments.
Administratively, this opportunity is a discretionary grant program using the P20 funding instrument, categorized under the health funding activity area. It is associated with CFDA number 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training) and does not require cost sharing or matching. The funding opportunity number is PAR-13-243, and it was posted and created on June 7, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 25, 2015, and an archive date of October 26, 2015. While the dates indicate this particular announcement is archived, the summary captures what the announcement supported: renewal applications to continue a COBRE center that aligns with NIGMS and IDeA goals.
Eligibility includes a range of U.S.-based organizations, such as public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (including those that are not institutions of higher education). The announcement also explicitly lists several institution types that may qualify under the "other eligible applicants" category, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Foreign institutions are not eligible, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible; additionally, foreign components as defined by NIH policy are not allowed, reinforcing that this program is intended to build domestic research capacity within the IDeA framework.
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full official requirements, instructions, and renewal-specific expectations, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-243.html. The contact provided for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (P20) (PAR-13-243) FAQs
What is the Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (P20) opportunity?
This opportunity supports renewal applications from institutions that already have an eligible COBRE center and are seeking continued funding to sustain and build on prior progress. It is issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and uses the P20 funding instrument.
What is the main purpose of a COBRE renewal?
The central purpose is to strengthen an institution's biomedical research capacity by maintaining a focused, thematic center that brings together multiple disciplines, shared research resources, and organized support for investigators. The renewal mechanism is meant to sustain earlier gains and continue growing a coherent research environment rather than supporting isolated projects.
How does this program approach research capacity building?
COBRE is designed to help institutions move beyond standalone projects and instead develop a stable, organized research ecosystem. That includes people, facilities, shared cores, mentoring and collaboration structures, and a clear multi-disciplinary scientific theme intended to generate strong publications, preliminary data, and competitive grant-ready research programs.
Is COBRE renewal funding mainly for research projects or for infrastructure?
Based on the description provided, a COBRE renewal is not intended to function only as a source of project dollars. It is meant to reinforce institutional research infrastructure, including core facilities and organized investigator support, while helping investigators develop competitive research programs.
What is the emphasis on investigator development?
A key emphasis is helping researchers, particularly those still establishing independent careers, improve their ability to compete successfully for NIH individual research grants and other peer-reviewed external funding. The renewal mechanism is framed as a way to transition investigators toward independent funding by supporting an environment that produces publications, preliminary data, and sustained research direction.
What scientific structure is expected from a COBRE center?
The COBRE model described centers on a focused, thematic center that is multi-disciplinary. It is intended to bring together investigators across disciplines and provide shared resources and organized support that align with the center theme.
How does a COBRE renewal relate to the IDeA Program?
This funding opportunity is part of the NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program. IDeA is described as an effort to broaden participation in biomedical research by improving competitiveness in IDeA states and jurisdictions that historically have received lower levels of NIH funding. Within that context, COBRE renewals serve as an infrastructure and capacity-building tool to consolidate earlier gains and elevate research competitiveness.
What funding instrument and program type does this opportunity use?
It is a discretionary grant program using the P20 funding instrument and is categorized under the health funding activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity description states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-13-243.
When was this announcement posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 7, 2013. The original and current closing date shown is September 25, 2015, and the archive date is October 26, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The dates provided indicate the announcement is archived, with an archive date of October 26, 2015, and a closing date of September 25, 2015.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a range of U.S.-based organizations, including public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education).
Which institution categories are explicitly listed under "other eligible applicants"?
The announcement explicitly lists the following institution types as potential eligible applicants: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs); Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible under this opportunity.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. The description states that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed, consistent with the program focus on building domestic research capacity within the IDeA framework.
Who is the issuing NIH institute for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the NIH.
What is the broader goal of COBRE renewals within IDeA jurisdictions?
Within the IDeA context described, COBRE renewals are intended to help eligible institutions consolidate earlier gains, elevate research quality and output, and reduce structural barriers that can limit competitiveness compared with more established research-intensive environments.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement and requirements?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-243.html
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues related to the announcement?
The contact provided for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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