IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)

The IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program, administered by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, aims to strengthen biomedical research capabilities in states that have historically received limited NIH funding. This initiative supports statewide networks comprising one or more research-intensive institutions alongside multiple primarily undergraduate institutions. The primary objectives of the program include fostering faculty research and mentoring, providing research opportunities for students, and enhancing institutional infrastructure with a focus on creating clear pathways for undergraduate students to pursue careers in biomedical research. By promoting collaboration between institutions within these states, INBRE seeks to build research capacity, achieve economies of scale, and develop support mechanisms particularly at the primarily undergraduate institutions. The program encourages a coordinated effort to expand biomedical research opportunities and resources, ultimately contributing to the growth and sustainability of scientific expertise in regions that have been underrepresented in NIH funding. The point of contact for this program is Dr. Jessica M. Faupel-Badger, who can be reached by email or phone for further inquiries.