Administrative Core for Montana INBRE Biomedical Collaboration
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Montana State University - Bozeman · NIH-11379577 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds an Administrative Core to connect Montana institutions, manage resources, and support ethical, collaborative biomedical research across the state.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,050,123 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103474-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379577 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include Montanans participating in INBRE-supported research projects or students and researchers linked to Montana health initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Non-participants or independent researchers outside the INBRE network may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core coordinates people, cores, and programs across Montana State University and partner institutions to maximize the impact of Montana INBRE. It focuses on building partnerships, managing resources, and ensuring clear communication among leadership committees and researchers. The core also oversees program evaluation and helps keep projects aligned with the goal of expanding the biomedical research network and improving Montanans' health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could strengthen Montana’s biomedical research capacity and speed research progress that benefits patients and communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other regional INBRE programs have shown that strong administrative cores improve collaboration and project success.
Where this research is happening
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Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bothner, Brian P — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Bothner, Brian P
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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.