The Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN) (states in blue, left) was formed to support regional collaborations focused on common scientific themes and includes collaborative seed grants, interstate opportunities for undergraduate student research, scientific and programmatic meetings, and resource exchanges. RAIN’s interstate activities augment the already strong networks in our individual states by expanding biomedical research collaborations and opportunities for faculty and students across the Western Region.
Increase collaboration
Reduce redundancy
Leverage strengths
RAIN has three specific aims:
- Open interstate access to RAIN Research Core facilities.
- Promote interstate research through a Collaboration Studio and specific funding for Collaborative Research Projects. These collaborative research projects are intended to stimulate collaborative, biomedical research between two researchers in two RAIN states. The goal of RAIN is to increase interdisciplinary research collaborations among faculty and broaden research and education opportunities for students.
- Expand student research opportunities through interstate exchange. A Visiting Undergraduate Fellows program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from the regions to participate in transformative research experiences in the RAIN states. Individual INBRE Programs within RAIN host expertise-specific student programs, such as summer laboratory fellowships and workshops.

Click on the INBRE logos below to learn more about each RAIN state!
RAIN Collaborative Research Projects in Idaho












To learn more about other INBRE states, click on the individual links below.
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