ARISe Center for Rural Vaccination at UMass Chan Medical School
Official title: ARISe Center for Rural Vaccination at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11503939 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center at UMass Chan Medical School is being created to study and improve vaccination in rural areas across New England.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006883-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11503939 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of rural areas in New England, across all ages, who are or could be vaccine-hesitant.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals in urban settings or those already fully vaccinated may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports setting up a collaborating center of the ARISe Network to grow evidence-based immunization practices in rural communities. Researchers will study why people in rural areas are hesitant about vaccines and test community interventions to promote vaccination across all ages. The project will combine social science methods with real-world pilots to tailor messages and programs for rural populations. It focuses on understanding rural drivers of vaccine uptake and translating findings into practical strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to higher vaccination rates in rural communities through targeted messaging and proven interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has shown that tailored, community-based interventions can improve vaccine acceptance in rural areas, though results vary by context.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Grace W — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Grace W
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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.