Call for proposals: CPHR Research Projects
The 91次元’s (CPHR), a Phase 2 NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), will support one or more Research Projects to represent the next phase of our growing community of investigators. Note that this funding opportunity is distinct from our pilot project program. The Research Projects will be multi-year projects funded up to $150,000 in direct costs per year. Lead investigators are expected to allocate a substantial portion (~50% grant-supported) of their overall effort to the project. Applications must describe a research project that fits well with the scientific theme of CPHR. Preference will be given to projects that will make good use of one or more at the 91次元.
This competition is open to all full-time faculty members at the 91次元. New and Early-stage investigators are encouraged to apply.*
If you are interested in applying, you are strongly encouraged to contact Curtis Noonan (curtis.noonan@umontana.edu) to discuss program fit and eligibility status. Key dates are indicated below. We recognize the tight timeframe for this call due to current programmatic needs. However, CPHR would also like to share with our research community that we will have additional funding opportunities forthcoming shortly.
Key deadlines
- Letter of Intent with Specific Aims page due: 5:00 pm MST on September 26, 2025
- Notification to submit full application: September 30, 2025
- Applications due: 5:00 pm MST on October 17, 2025
- Anticipated CPHR Selection Date: October 29, 2025
- Anticipated Project Period: December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2028
Letter of Intent
The required Letter of Intent is limited to 2 pages or less. The first page should briefly explain the proposed research and how it fits within the CPHR scientific theme. The first page should also briefly describe how the project will utilize one or more of the CPHR Core Facilities. The second page should be an NIH-style Specific Aims page. Letters must be emailed to Desirae Ware (desirae.ware@mso.umt.edu) no later than 5:00 pm MST on September 26, 2025.
* A new investigator or early-stage investigator is defined as a junior investigator who does not have, or has not previously had external, peer-reviewed Research Project Grant (RPG) or Program Project Grant (PPG) support from either Federal or non-Federal sources for which the individual is named as the PD/PI (see for a complete definitions of “new” and “early stage” investigator). A PI may have held an R03, R15, R21, R00, training, or mentored-career award (including NSF CAREER) and retain status as a new investigator.
For more information regarding this funding opportunity, contact Desirae Ware, CPHR Program & Fiscal Coordinator (desirae.ware@mso.umt.edu) or Curtis Noonan, CPHR Director (curtis.noonan@mso.umt.edu).