Opportunities at the Puerto Rico Center for Microbiome Sciences (PR-CMS)

The Puerto Rico Center for Microbiome Sciences (PR-CMS) offers diverse opportunities to support innovative, interdisciplinary microbiome research across the University of Puerto Rico and partnering institutions. The Center provides access to pilot project funding and feasibility studies designed to help investigators generate preliminary data, test novel hypotheses, and develop competitive proposals for external funding.

PR-CMS supports projects spanning environmental, clinical, and translational microbiome science, with a strong emphasis on data generation, bioinformatics, and collaborative research. Through its integrated research cores, the Center offers technical expertise, infrastructure, and mentorship to investigators at multiple career stages, including early-career faculty and trainees.

By investing in pilot projects and feasibility studies, PR-CMS aims to accelerate discovery, foster new collaborations, and strengthen microbiome research capacity in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region.