RI-INBRE Developmental Research Project Program for Biomedical Training
Official title: Developmental Research Project Program
Funded at University of Rhode Island · NIH-11403843 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to support biomedical research and student training in Rhode Island, helping young scientists and early-career researchers grow and collaborate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,747,358 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103430-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11403843 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students, postdocs, and early-career investigators at Rhode Island institutions who are pursuing biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in these training and development activities may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports multiple pathways to develop researchers at Rhode Island institutions, including early-career development awards, collaborative projects, and summer research fellowships. It funds seed ideas, pilot projects, and proposal development to strengthen the state’s biomedical research capacity. The focus is on hands-on training and mentorship to build a pipeline of skilled scientists, from undergrads to postdocs. Participating centers include URI, Brown, and PUIs, with collaboration across nine Rhode Island INBRE network institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may indirectly benefit from a stronger local biomedical research ecosystem that translates into novel therapies and better-trained researchers.
How similar studies have gone: RI-INBRE programs have previously helped develop researchers and strengthen collaborative projects across multiple institutions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cho, Bongsup P — University of Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Cho, Bongsup P
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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.