Advancing Alaska Native health research priorities
Official title: ANTHC NARCH 2025: Advancing Alaska Native health research priorities
Funded at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NIH-11366802 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to help Alaska Native communities by building research capacity and guiding health research that reflects tribal priorities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,130,466 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164730-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366802 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Alaska Native individuals and communities who experience health challenges addressed by the funded projects (mental health, physical therapy access, urogenital health).
✕Less likely to help
Communities or individuals not directly engaged in the specific projects within ANTHC’s NARCH portfolio may not see immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports ANTHC in growing a tribal-led research workforce and strengthening partnerships with Alaska Native communities. It funds infrastructure and mentoring to advance health projects that matter to Alaska Native people, with a focus on culturally grounded approaches. Researchers will collaborate with tribes to design and disseminate studies that address mental health, accessibility of physical therapy via telemedicine, and urogenital health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened tribal-led research capacity could lead to culturally appropriate health interventions and improved wellness for Alaska Native communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NARCH efforts have built research capacity and community engagement, with growing evidence that tribal-led research can shape health priorities effectively.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jessen, Cornelia M — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Jessen, Cornelia M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.