Alaska Indigenous Research Program supports Indigenous-led health research training
Official title: Alaska Indigenous Research Program (AKIRP)
Funded at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NIH-11366807 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a two-part program to train Alaska Native researchers and Native communities in culturally grounded health research and leadership.
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) | $258,750 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164730-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11366807 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include Alaska Native or AN/AI researchers, community members, or students seeking to lead culturally grounded health research.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not interested in research capacity-building or not engaged with Alaska Native or AN/AI communities may see limited personal benefit.
What this research studies
AKIRP’s Career Enhancement Project builds on past success to train Indigenous researchers using Two-Eyed Seeing, blending Indigenous and Western knowledge. It offers a two-week intensive course on ethical, culturally respectful research methods in partnerships with AN/AI communities, plus a monthly webinar series with Indigenous researchers and tribal health experts. The program also emphasizes mentorship and leadership development to strengthen Alaska Native research capacity. Participants come from Alaska and beyond, and the effort aims to expand tribally driven health solutions through culturally grounded education and professional networking.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could strengthen Indigenous-led research capacity and improve health and wellness solutions for Alaska Native communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NARCH capacity-building efforts have engaged hundreds and laid a groundwork for Indigenous-led research; AKIRP aims to expand on that success.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cortez, Gabriel L — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Cortez, Gabriel L
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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.