Developmental Research Support for Montana Students and Researchers
Official title: Developmental Research Project Program
Funded at Montana State University - Bozeman · NIH-11379578 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to grow biomedical research capacity in Montana by mentoring junior scientists and building networks and pipelines for students and researchers.
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) | $2,189,316 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103474-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379578 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; focus is on researchers and students in Montana who may contribute to future health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking immediate clinical trials or treatments are unlikely to benefit directly from this grant.
What this research studies
This program helps Montana universities expand their biomedical research efforts by mentoring early-career researchers and creating collaborations across institutions. It focuses on building infrastructure, education, and a stronger workforce to conduct health science studies in the state. Participants may include faculty, postdocs, and students who are developing new research projects with guidance from experienced mentors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Participants could receive mentorship, training, and opportunities to develop independent biomedical research projects.
How similar studies have gone: Similar state-wide networks have shown success in expanding research capacity and training the next generation of scientists.
Where this research is happening
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Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quinn, Mark T — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Quinn, Mark T
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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.