Developmental research funding program to support ME-INBRE scientists
Official title: Developmental Research Project Program
Funded at Mount Desert Island Biological Lab · NIH-11401074 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Ament of ME-INBRE’s Developmental Research Project Program provides pilot and collaborative projects to fund innovative biomedical research led by ME-INBRE faculty and students.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mount Desert Island Biological Lab NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salsbury Cove, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,174,299 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103423-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401074 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This grant is for researchers and trainees within ME-INBRE institutions; patients may benefit indirectly through faster scientific advances and potential future clinical applications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the ME-INBRE network or those not involved in related projects may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This program supports new and early-career faculty as they pursue biomedical ideas, with funding for Research Projects, Pilot Projects, and Collaborative Pilot Projects. Leaders commit substantial effort to their projects, and mentoring from experienced researchers helps guide progress. Workshops in data science, grant writing, and lab management aim to strengthen participants’ careers. Projects may span one to two years and can include multi-institution collaboration to foster broader impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate promising biomedical ideas and advance careers for ME-INBRE researchers and students.
How similar studies have gone: Similar INBRE/COBRE programs have funded pilot projects that led to subsequent grant success and publications, suggesting potential impact for participating teams.
Where this research is happening
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Mount Desert Island Biological Lab
Salsbury Cove, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Updike, Dustin Lynn — Mount Desert Island Biological Lab
- Study coordinator: Updike, Dustin Lynn
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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.