Idaho INBRE Developmental Research Program for early-career scientists
Official title: Idaho INBRE Developmental Research Project Program (DRPP)
Funded at University of Idaho · NIH-11412409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant supports Idaho researchers, especially early-stage investigators, with funding and structured tiers to develop biomedical projects and mentor students.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Idaho NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moscow, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $976,287 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103408-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412409 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; focus is on building research capacity and training scientists in Idaho.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation or clinical trials are described.
What this research studies
This program helps Idaho faculty and students start and grow biomedical research by providing funding across three levels: Research Project Leader, Pilot Project Leader, and Preceptor for student projects. It focuses on strengthening primarily undergraduate institutions and integrating research into educators’ careers. Researchers commit to milestone-based participation and mentor students through a hands-on, mentored research path.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate early-career researchers and student training in biomedical science in Idaho.
How similar studies have gone: Similar INBRE programs have shown success in enhancing undergraduate research integration and early-career scientist development.
Where this research is happening
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University of Idaho
Moscow, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Minnich, Scott a — University of Idaho
- Study coordinator: Minnich, Scott 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.