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Headlines for this newsletter: • IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics receives $10.5 million funding • Wrap-up on 2025 AR INBRE Annual Resource Conference
• Now accepting applications: AR INBRE 2026 Summer Undergrad Research Fellowships and IDeA National Resource opportunities
• and so much more! |
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The IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics, which was originally created in 2016 through a collaboration funded by supplements to Arkansas INBRE and Oklahoma INBRE to expand research capacity in historically underfunded states, became an NIGMS National Resource in 2020. Since its inception, the IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics at UAMS has grown from a regional operation to a fully established national resource that now supports investigators in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico.
The National Resource, under the leadership of Dr. Alan Tackett, has recently received a five-year, $10.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop biomarkers for all human diseases including cancer. The grant awarded by the NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences supports ongoing efforts to make highly advanced protein analysis known as proteomics available to biomedical researchers nationwide. This latest award brings the total federal investment in the UAMS center to more than $20 million since its founding.
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All Expense Paid Opportunities with the IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics. The National Resource has opened their applications for their all expense paid opportunities for 2026. These opportunities are available for researchers nationwide and include onsite workshops and internships to learn more about quantitative proteomics. Apply by Dec 31. More |
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Wrap-up on the 2025 Arkansas INBRE Annual Research Conference Almost 500 people registered for this year’s AR INBRE Annual Research Conference held Nov 7-8 at the Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas in Rogers and University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. The Conference included three faculty talks, 18 student oral presentations, 133 posters, 12 workshops, 2 facility tours, and a dinner with keynote speaker. Visit the Conference website for: |
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University of Arkansas at Fort Smith receives $50,000 grant to help build microbiology program. A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help the UA Fort Smith build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab and expand hands-on opportunities for undergrads through the Arkansas INBRE network. The funding allowed the university to write the proposal around newly hired faculty (assistant professors in microbiology, Drs. Radwa Hanafy and Susie Boles) and design a shared lab environment tailored to their work, and will use the new funding to add more instruments and supplies for Boles. More |
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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Summer Undergrad Research Fellowships. Two paid 10-week summer research fellowships are available for undergrads who are rising juniors or seniors.
Selected students will work on a project relevant to human health led by a faculty member at either UAF or UAMS.
Program runs from May 26 to
July 31.
Fellowship includes $8,000 stipend, research supply budget and more.
Applications and all materials are due Feb 2. More |
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Updated Application Policies (NOT-OD-26-019, Dec 3). This Notice alerts the extramural research community of two important updates related to application submission policies: No longer requesting or accepting LOIs and no longer requiring applicants requesting $500,000 or more in direct costs to contact IC before application submission. More |
NIH’s Implementation of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Due Dates on or after Jan 25, 2026 (NOT-OD-26-018, Dec 2). This Guide Notice provides details for the Common Forms, NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement, and instructions required for use for application due dates and Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) submissions on or after Jan 25, 2026. More |
Research Security Training Requirements for NIH (NOT-OD-26-017, Dec 2). This notice notifies the extramural community of the NIH implementation of the Research Security Training (RST) requirements outlined in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
Effective Date: At this time, the research security training requirement is optional. Completion of RST and the individual and institutional certifications will be effective for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026. More |
Emergency Modifications to NIH Peer Review (Nov 24). In order to address the backlog of applications scheduled for peer review, emergency modifications to NIH review processes and policies will be made. Because the review of applications submitted for Jan 2026 Council deadlines will overlap with the review cycle for applications submitted for May 2026 Council, modifications will remain in place through the May 2026 Advisory Council.
Researchers in the extramural community are critical for rigorously evaluating grant applications submitted to NIH for funding and service is important to the broader scientific community. If you are invited to participate in an NIH review panel, consider saying “yes.” More |
Updated Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities Following the Oct 1, 2025 — Lapse in Appropriations (NOT-OD-26-012, Nov 24). This notice is to provide NIH’s extramural community with information on how NIH is resuming operations after the government shutdown. Notice includes Rescheduling October Application Due Dates, Post-submission Materials, Research Performance Progress Report Submitted to NIH During the Shutdown, Rescheduling Peer Review Meetings, Early Stage Investigator Eligibility, K99/R00 Eligibility, Payment Management System, and Financial Operations under a Continuing Resolution. More |
SuRE Resource Center R16 Webinar: Staying Ahead of NIH Biosketch Changes: Anticipating the New Common Forms in SciENcv, Dec 11, 1 pm CT. Webinar will help researchers and research administrators prepare for the transition to the upcoming NIH Common Forms in SciENcv. This session will outline what is currently known, what changes are anticipated, and how to begin positioning your SciENcv/ORCID profile to adapt smoothly. Participants will gain strategies to stay proactive, reduce future administrative burden, and ensure readiness once final guidance is issued. Register |
10th National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE 2026) will be held on June 14-17, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Now accepting abstracts and registration. More |
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Genetics Society of America Undergraduate Travel Awards support travel costs for undergrad members who are presenting at and attending a GSA conference. Apply by Dec 10. More |
American Society for Investigative Pathology Meritorious Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of its members in research, teaching, and leadership at various stages of their careers in biomedical research. Awardees are selected by the ASIP Meritorious Awards Committee on an annual basis. Award descriptions, eligibility criteria, and scoring rubrics can be found here. Apply by Dec 15. |
National Postdoc Association SmartSkills: Strategies for Navigating a Competitive Job Market, Dec 16, 2 pm CT. In this session, we will review strategies for creating a targeted yet flexible job search that can help you to successfully identify and connect with opportunities that meet your key priorities and evolve with you personally and professionally. More |
NIH NCATS Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! Challenge Prize Competition. Help bring attention to the importance of rare diseases research and specifically increasing the development of treatment strategies for addressing multiple rare diseases at a time. For example, leveraging commonalities among rare diseases to highlight innovative treatment pathways. Use any digital communication vehicle you choose — be as creative and original as possible.
Individuals, teams, entities may enter. NCATS will award a total of $5,000 to the Challenge winner(s) in cash prizes, comprised of one First Place Prize of $3,000, one Second Place Prize of $1,500, and one Third Place Prize of $500. Submissions due Jan 2. More |
ASCO Young Investigator Award Special Competitions are open for specific topics. The purpose of these grants is to fund physicians during the transition from a fellowship program to a faculty appointment. The YIA is a one-year grant totaling $50,000 that supports personnel and/or research expenses, and travel to attend the Conquer Cancer Grants & Awards Ceremony at the ASCO Annual Meeting. Submissions due Jan 29. More |
Looking for holiday gift ideas? South Carolina INBRE has released their Annual Gift Buying Guide full of different kinds of ideas for that biomedical/data science person in your life. More |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Undergrad Research Program (Cech Fellows Program), June 15-Aug 14, gives undergrads in the life sciences the opportunity to conduct hands-on research alongside leading scientists at HHMI labs across the US, from universities and research institutions to HHMI’s research campus outside of Washington, DC. Students are matched with HHMI scientists conducting fundamental research that advances our understanding of biology and health. Apply by Dec 22. More |
Research Training at NIH. Upcoming virtual Information Sessions:
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Bayer University Mentoring Program is intended for active grad students and early career professionals (e.g. postdocs) in the plant sciences and associated disciplines. This program offers a year-long mentoring, as well as a small number of development workshops. Bayer has around 30 university chapters in the US and Canada in 2025 and will be adding a virtual chapter in 2026 for students/Early Career Professionals that are not at one of these existing universities. Any student or postdoc that is interested in applying for 2026 should sign up for further details using this Bayer B4U interest form. |
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December 8
2 pm CT, WVCTSI FACTS Seminar: Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Challenges in Effective Team Mentoring
Call for Submissions: 2026 AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism
December 9
2 pm CT, NAM Webinar: Science, Values, & Trust: Improving How We Communicate in Health Policy
December 10 NIH FAES Workshop: IMMU 024 - Flow Cytometry Data Analysis and Visualization
Genetics Society of America Undergrad Travel Awards
December 11 2 pm CT, SuRE Resource Center Webinar: Staying Ahead of NIH Biosketch Changes: Anticipating the New Common Forms in SciENcv
6 pm CT, APSA Webinar: Funding Your Future: F30 Fellowship Panel
NIH FAES Workshop: BIOF 095 - Protein Structure Prediction Using AI and Visualization
NIH FAES Workshop: STAT 016 - Best Practices for Statistical Presentation in Publications and Presentations
December 12 Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation Res Grant
December 15 Blood Cancer United SMART Med Student Mentorship & Res Training Program
American Headache Society Investigator-Initiated Res Awards
American Society for Investigative Pathology Meritorious Awards
LOI: HHS/FDA Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
December 16 2 pm CT, National Postdoc Association SmartSkills: Strategies for Navigating a Competitive Job Market
NIH FAES Workshop: TECH073 - Adv Proj Mgmt Essentials
LOI: AACR-Mark Foundation Chem in Cancer Research Grants
LOI: Breast Cancer Res Foundation and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance-AACR Career Dev Award
LOI: Breast Cancer Res Foundation-AACR Career Dev Awards
American Heart Association Pre-Proposal: Cardiac Arrest Res Team (CART) Network
December 18 12 pm CT, Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar for NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13)
LOI: AACR-Think Forward Foundation Career Dev Award
LOI: Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR NextGen Grant for Transformative Cancer Research in Honor of Nancy E. Davidson, MD
December 22 HHMI Summer Undergrad Research Program (Cech Fellows Program) application
December 24-25 The Arkansas INBRE Program Office will be closed for Christmas
January 1 The Arkansas INBRE Program Office will be closed for New Year’s Day
January 2 NIH NCATS Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition Deadline |
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Material in this newsletter is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences (5P20GM103429). Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the AR INBRE Program and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NIH.
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