Administrative support for a regional science network and student research program
Official title: Delaware INBRE Administrative Core
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11378094 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A university-led program strengthens a Delaware regional science network and provides undergraduates with hands-on research experience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,744,408 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103446-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378094 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patient participation; focuses on education, administration, and network development.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals seeking direct medical treatment or clinical trials are not the focus of this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core that runs the DE-INBRE network, coordinates partnerships with community colleges and universities, and ensures compliance with regulations. It also supports a Student Research Program to give undergraduates real lab experience and runs professional development and training for students and faculty. The core team includes a PI, program coordinator, and directors in education, evaluation, and data science, plus staff at the lead and partner institutions. Monthly executive committee meetings help align the needs of diverse partners, from community colleges to HBCUs and PUIs, to advance biomedical research in Delaware. Overall, the grant focuses on administration, collaboration, and education to strengthen regional bioscience capacity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the network could produce more trained scientists and stronger research infrastructure in Delaware.
How similar studies have gone: Regional INBRE programs have historically built research capacity and training pipelines for undergraduates and institutions in their states.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duncan, Melinda K — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Duncan, Melinda K
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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.