Consortium of Rural States: Investigator Call

The Consortium of Rural States (CORES), a 9 university network, is launching a collaborative pilot program request for applications (RFA) to develop and test innovative health solutions for rural communities. This initiative accelerates translational science, builds cross-institutional pathways to transform rural care models, and positions projects for national scale via external funding.

We invite clinical researchers, data scientists, implementation scientists, community- engaged researchers, or any other innovators dedicated to rural health. Submit a letter of interest to join a collaborative team across 1 of 3 focus areas:

   1. Data & Technology Infrastructure for Rural Health

   2. Chronic Disease Prevention, Diagnosis & Management

   3. Maternal & Infant Health

   Letter of Interest Deadline: July 15, 2026 by 5pm MT