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Administrative Core

What is the “IDeA Program”?

The Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program was established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1993 to support states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding. IDeA programs enhance infrastructure, build research capacity, and improve proposal competitiveness of investigators in 23 states plus Puerto Rico. Idaho is considered an IDeA state and is therefore eligible to compete for secured funding reserved for improvement of research and resources in states with historically low levels of NIH funding.

Contact information

Cheryl L. Jorcyk, Administrative Director
cjorcyk@boisestate.edu

Karl Madaras-Kelly, Clinical Core Director
karlmadaraskelly@isu.edu

Tracy Yarnell,  Program Administrator
tracyyarnell@boisestate.edu

Rhiannon Wood, Accountant
rhiannonwood@boisestate.edu

Diane Smith, Evaluator
dianesmith1@boisestate.edu

Stephanie Frahs, Core Administrator
StephanieTuft@boisestate.edu

General information

Email: healthyidahoctr-d@boisestate.edu
Phone: 208-426-2238

Physical Address: 
Math Building Room 225, 2000 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725
Mailing Address: 
Boise State University, IDeA Programs Office, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725-1511