Investigator Development Core to Grow prostate cancer researchers
Official title: INVESTIGATOR DEVELOPMENT CORE
Funded at Clark Atlanta University · NIH-11325051 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A support program helps early-career researchers in prostate cancer build their skills and launch new pilot projects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clark Atlanta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $190,051 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007590-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11325051 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to this grant as described; it funds researcher career development rather than a specific patient study.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not the primary aim of this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Investigator Development Core at Clark Atlanta University to nurture postdocs, junior faculty, and early-stage investigators focusing on prostate cancer. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, combining biological and social science perspectives to improve outcomes. The program includes mentoring, peer review of pilot proposals, and funding for two pilot projects per year to generate data for larger grants. It aims to strengthen careers and competitiveness in the field, aligning with NIH goals to integrate behavioral and biological research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate the development of researchers who advance prostate cancer biology and care.
How similar studies have gone: Past similar IDC programs have strengthened researchers’ ability to secure external funding and produce impactful results.
Where this research is happening
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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cinar, Bekir — Clark Atlanta University
- Study coordinator: Cinar, Bekir
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.