The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program, facilitated by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), aims to enhance and expand the biomedical research capacity in IDeA-eligible states. This program encourages collaborative research efforts among research-intensive institutions and primarily undergraduate institutions, including community colleges and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). It's tailored for institutions in specific states and commonwealths that have ongoing biomedical research programs funded by NIH or other federal agencies. The overarching goal is to strengthen the scientific foundations in these regions by promoting research excellence and capacity.