Administrative Core for a multi-project research program at a major university
Official title: C1: Administrative
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-11385514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized administrative core helps a team of researchers collaborate smoothly and manage budgets, milestones, and meetings for a large multi-project program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 8, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $109,709 |
| NIH project number | 5U19NS132720-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385514 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (administrative grant; no direct patient participation).
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient involvement or patient-facing activities in this core.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that keeps a complex, multi-project research program organized and on track. It provides coordination, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, and opportunities for researchers to stay informed about each other's work. An annual meeting will bring project leaders, trainees, and an External Advisory Board together to review progress. The core supports planning, evaluation, and efficient operation so scientists can focus more on science and less on paperwork. Princeton University will host the program under the leadership of Carlos D. Brody to sustain collaboration across laboratories and disciplines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate scientific progress by streamlining collaboration and resource use across multiple projects.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative cores for multi-project programs have shown improvements in collaboration and efficiency in other large NIH centers.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brody, Carlos D — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Brody, Carlos D
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.