Welcome to Kentucky IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (KY INBRE)!

The KY INBRE (formerly KBRIN) is a collaborative network of biomedical researchers in state-supported and independent institutions of higher education within Kentucky and is funded through a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Our website is packed with information to help biomedical researchers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for more up-to-date information!

This grant (#5P20GM103436) has been funded by the NIH NIGMS awarded to University of Louisville as the lead institution. Dr. Martha Bickford, Program Director/Principal Investigator.

Now accepting abstracts for our 2nd Annual Research Conference, Jan 31-Feb 1 in Louisville. Abstracts due Dec 30.

FOA Deadlines Announced 

KY INBRE announced deadlines for our FY25 FOAs. Some have required LOIs due Dec 2; completed proposals due Dec 20. Some require KY INBRE Grant Writing Workshop attendance. See Funding for details.

Apply Now 

Applications now open for our 2025 Summer Undergrad Research Program (SUR). Open to any KY undergrad — resident or student at a KY institution, (except those at UofL or UK). Apply by Feb 28. More

Now Open – ARC25! 

Registration and abstracts submissions now open for our Annual Research Conference (#ARC25) to be held Jan 31-Feb 1 In Louisville, KY. Open to all! KY INBRE invites other KY-based IDeA-funded programs to attend. More