The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MS-INBRE) invites faculty at Predominately Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) to apply for the Curriculum-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) under the MS-INBRE Developmental Research Project Program.
The purpose of this FOA is to strengthen science education at Mississippi PUIs by supporting enhancement of biomedical sciences curriculum that actively engage undergraduate students. These awards provide up to $10,000 per year for one year.
Eligibility
Applicants must be full-time, permanent faculty members at a Mississippi Predominately Undergraduate Institution (PUI) with rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
Restrictions
- Faculty from Mississippi research-intensive universities (USM, MSU, JSU, UM, UMMC) are not eligible.
- Individuals with active NIH funding (including COBRE or CTR-IN) at the time of award are ineligible.
- Only one application per cycle may be submitted.
- Faculty cannot be concurrently supported by a MS INBRE Research Project Grant (RPG), Pilot Project Grant (PPG), or MS INBRE Curriculum-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE).
Award Amounts
- Total allowable direct costs: $10,000 for 1 year
- Indirect costs (F&A) are in addition to the allowable direct costs.
Key Dates
- Full Applications Due: July 31, 2027
- Award Period: September 1, 2027 – August 31, 2028
Proposal Submission Requirements
A Curriculum-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) application must include the following components:
- Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) Letter,
- Budget and Budget Justification,
- NIH Biographical Sketches,
- 2-page Proposal Narrative, and
- References
Submit a proposal for this opportunity at the link below.
Deadline:
Full applications due July 31, 2027. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for the September 1, 2027 – August 31, 2028 funding period.