Developmental Research Support Program for Faculty Growth
Official title: Developmental Research Project Program
Funded at University of Nevada Reno · NIH-11333455 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program that helps university faculty build independent, grant-ready research projects with mentoring and cross-institution collaboration.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nevada Reno NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reno, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $730,825 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM103440-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11333455 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are faculty at PUIs and 2-year colleges aiming to start or expand research programs
✕Less likely to help
Current participants may not directly receive patient therapies during the grant period
What this research studies
This grant supports a network of colleges to help faculty develop research programs capable of securing external funding. It includes structured mentoring, pilot projects, and preceptor awards to integrate undergrad education with real research. Teams collaborate across institutions to broaden resources and amplify impact. The program emphasizes creating sustainable, self-funded research activities beyond the grant period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit later from more translational research and better-educated researchers advancing medical knowledge.
How similar studies have gone: Previous INBRE/DRPP-like programs have shown increased faculty research activity and grant success in participating institutions
Where this research is happening
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University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Robleto, Eduardo a — University of Nevada Reno
- Study coordinator: Robleto, Eduardo 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.