Developing new neuroscience researchers in Delaware
Official title: Investigator Development Core
Funded at Delaware State University · NIH-10910093 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new scientists in Delaware learn more about the brain and nervous system by giving them funding to kickstart their research, so they can eventually apply for bigger grants and explore a variety of neuroscience topics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Delaware State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $415,492 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM145765-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910093 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early-career researchers and graduate students interested in neuroscience.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research settings may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Delaware's universities to support neuroscience research by training and preparing new investigators. It focuses on fostering early-stage researchers through a competitive pilot grant program, which will help them generate preliminary data necessary for securing larger NIH grants. The program encompasses a wide range of neuroscience topics, from human studies to animal models, and aims to broaden the scope of neuroscience research in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of neuroscience researchers who can contribute to advancements in understanding brain-related disorders and behaviors.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have successfully fostered new research talent and advanced neuroscience in other regions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Delaware State University
Dover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrington, Melissa a — Delaware State University
- Study coordinator: Harrington, Melissa a
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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.