Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN)
The Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN) unites seven Western IDeA states—Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming—to strengthen biomedical research and educational collaboration across state lines. Together, these programs expand opportunities that no single state could achieve alone.
To learn more about funding opportunities, visit the RAIN website Faculty Opportunities page or Student Opportunities page
The primary goal of RAIN is to strengthen cross-state research collaborations, broaden biomedical training environments, and expand hands-on research experiences for students. On this page, you will find upcoming funding and research opportunities for both faculty and undergraduate students through RAIN. Opportunities posted here support collaborative biomedical research across the seven Western IDeA states. Check this page regularly for open calls, deadlines, application instructions, and program updates.
States in blue represent members of the RAIN alliance.
Shared Access to Research Core Facilities
Collaborative Research and Funding
RAIN supports interdisciplinary research by facilitating connections between investigators in different states. Through the Collaboration Studio and targeted Collaborative Research Project funding, faculty teams across RAIN states are empowered to co-develop biomedical research proposals and share results.
These cross-state projects not only strengthen scientific partnerships but also improve the likelihood of securing future funding.
Transformative Student Research Opportunities
The Visiting Undergraduate Fellows Program provides immersive research experiences for students by placing them in labs across the RAIN network. These fellowships, workshops, and exchange opportunities are tailored to the strengths of each host institution, giving students exposure to new scientific environments and mentorship.
These experiences prepare undergraduates for future careers in science by broadening their perspectives and building interstate professional networks.