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Core Access Awards is sponsored by Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Maine INBRE). This program invites applications for funds to cover the costs of using biomedical research services provided by Core facilities in a northeast IDeA state, including facilities at the University of Maine, Bates and Colby Colleges, and the University of New England.
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Core Access Awards – Maine INBRE Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) July 27, 2026: Funding for this grant year has been depleted. Additional funds may be available beginning May 1, 2027, the start of a new grant year.
The Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence ( Maine INBRE ) invites applications for funds (up to $5,000) to cover the costs of using biomedical research services provided by any Core facility in a northeast IDeA state (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware) or other IDeA states, if services cannot be found locally.
Contact information for Maine Core facilities, including those at the University of Maine, MaineHealth Institute for Research, MDI Biological Laboratory, The Jackson Laboratory, Bates and Colby Colleges, and the University of New England, can be found on the Maine INBRE website: Shared Core Facilities in Maine . Eligibility: Researchers from Maine IDeA institutions (those with INBRE.
COBRE, or CTR programs); independent, non-profit research institutions; or public and private undergraduate institutions that are engaged in biomedical research and research training within Maine are eligible to apply for funding. Note: Scientists whose research is directly funded by this INBRE grant or a COBRE or CTR grant may not receive funding under this program. This funding cannot be used for student compensation.
Applicants are required to formally submit these documents: an NIH-style biosketch or CV, including listing of other grant support Submit the online Application on the Piestar portal, which includes: Project proposal for core usage, pre-approved by director of the core to be used Plans for publication(s) or intended grant submission(s) Time frame in which the project will be completed.
Postdoc/graduate student applicants must attach a letter of support from their lab PI By receiving the award you agree to acknowledge INBRE support on all publications and presentations resulting from this funding and abide by NIH Public Access Policy. NIH Guidelines: All publications or presentations that result from Maine INBRE-supported research are required to acknowledge the NIH, NIGMS, and the IDeA program.
In addition, publications and presentations made possible by INBRE, even though the research may be funded by other mechanisms, must acknowledge NIH, NIGMS, and IDeA. Those who use INBRE funded research cores and resources (e.g., equipment and/or facilities), or whose research team includes INBRE funded personnel, are also expected to acknowledge the grant support.
Please acknowledge this support using this language: Research reported in this publication (or presentation) was supported by an Institutional Development Award (IDeA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under grant number P20GM103423.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis and is based on the scientific merit and relevance of the proposal to biomedical research, the need for the core service, and the availability of funding . Applications will be pre-approved by the core director of the core intended to be used and final approval will be given by the Maine INBRE Collaborative Research Resources Core.
Applicants will be notified within 5–10 business days after submission of the pre-approved proposal. Note: Funding awarded through this program must be expended during the fiscal year in which is it awarded (May 1-April 30). Funds not expended by that date will be forfeited to the INBRE Collaborative Research Resources Core.
Carryover is not permitted. Questions? Please contact the CRRC Director, Frederic Bonnet, Ph.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers from Maine IDeA institutions (those with INBRE, COBRE, or CTR programs); independent, non-profit research institutions; or public and private undergraduate institutions engaged in biomedical research and res…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Core Access Awards are due May 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Core Access Awards is funded by Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Maine INBRE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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