The three lead institutions — UAMS, UAF, and UALR — foster scientific research excellence throughout Arkansas. Each institution brings unique strengths to the Arkansas INBRE, and together the lead institutions have a history of working collaboratively to advance scientific discovery and educational programs.

Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) participating in the INBRE program include:

• Arkansas State University (ASU), located in Jonesboro
• Arkansas Tech University (ATU), Russellville
• Central Baptist College (CBC), Conway
• Harding University, Searcy
• Hendrix College, Conway
• John Brown University (JBU), Siloam Springs
• Lyon College, Batesville
• Ouachita Baptist University (OBU), Arkadelphia
• Philander Smith College (PSC), Little Rock
• Southern Arkansas University (SAU), Magnolia
• University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS), Fort Smith
• University of Arkansas, Little Rock (UALR), Little Rock
• University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), Monticello
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), Pine Bluff
• University of Central Arkansas (UCA), Conway
• University of the Ozarks, Clarksville

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
Little Rock (UAMS)
(Lead Institution)

University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville (UAF)