# Administrative Core

> **NIH NIH P20** · UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA · 2020 · $789,641

## Abstract

The Administrative Core supports the components outlined in this application, in order to facilitate research that 
applies the methods and concepts of biophysics, structural biology and chemistry to understand the 
mechanistic basis of biological processes in health and disease. The Core does this with four specific aims in 
mind: 1) provide vision, leadership and responsible management of the CBSD and COBRE; 2) provide 
mentoring and professional development programs for junior faculty in the Center, and scientific exchange 
within the scientific community; 3) recruit Project Investigators and provide Career Development awards (start- 
up funds) for new CBSD faculty; 4) establish and maintain active and engaged Core Facilities, with a goal for 
sustainability. The Core meets these specific aims by calling upon the talents and leadership of several extra- 
and intra-mural faculty, to guide the Core in its mission to support the activities of the COBRE. We have 
established leadership from the Director and the Associate Director, who guide the Core in its endeavors. The 
External and Internal Advisory Committee members are internationally-recognized scientists with experience 
that complements the mission of the COBRE and who provide essential guidance to CBSD leadership. The 
Administrative Core also employs a capable staff who oversee as budget and grant management for COBRE 
and related faculty (Financial Officer), programmatic support for activities of the COBRE (Program 
Coordinator), and support the Core Facility charge-back system through invoicing and financial tracking 
(Accounting Associate). The Administrative Core works as a cohesive, established unit to support and foster 
research programs through: Junior Investigator mentoring; Pilot Projects; Bridge Funding; Career Development 
Awards; Professional Development workshops, seminars and symposia; Graduate recruitment and support; 
Pre- and Post-award Grant Management services; Management of Institutional support funds; and Supporting 
Core Research Facility infrastructure and sustainability. An important overall goal of this proposal is to foster a 
self-sustainable Center by mentoring and supporting a community of outstanding junior and established 
investigators, and by adopting multiple funding streams to ensure sustainable Core Research Facilities. The 
Administrative Core is a vital component to the achievement of this goal.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10004081
- **Project number:** 5P20GM103546-10
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
- **Principal Investigator:** BRUCE E BOWLER
- **Activity code:** P20 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $789,641
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2011-09-01 → 2023-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10004081

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10004081, Administrative Core (5P20GM103546-10). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10004081. Licensed CC0.

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