Idaho INBRE Program supports Idaho researchers and students
Official title: Idaho INBRE Program
Funded at University of Idaho · NIH-11412406 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term NIH grant supports Idaho faculty and students with early-stage biomedical ideas through mentoring and scalable research opportunities.
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) | $3,805,007 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103408-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412406 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patient participation; this is a capacity-building grant for researchers and students in Idaho.
✕Less likely to help
Not applicable to direct patient participation; the grant does not involve patient enrollment.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Developmental Research Project Program to nurture promising biomedical work in Idaho, especially for early-stage investigators. It aims to strengthen research at primarily undergraduate institutions and connect educators with high-impact projects for students. The program offers stratified participation levels for faculty and a student research pathway to build hands-on experience. It emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and developing a productive research environment across Idaho’s institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate the growth of Idaho’s biomedical research community and give students early access to real research experiences.
How similar studies have gone: The INBRE program has historically built research capacity and produced outcomes through similar mentorship and pilot projects.
Where this research is happening
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University of Idaho
Moscow, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bohach, Carolyn Hovde — University of Idaho
- Study coordinator: Bohach, Carolyn Hovde
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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.