Blackfeet Community College Center for Community Medicine
Funded at Blackfeet Community College · NIH-11415746 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to build research and health career opportunities within the Blackfeet Nation by expanding Native-led health research at the tribal college.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Blackfeet Community College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Browning, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $891,571 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159233-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415746 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Native students and community members at BFCC who want to pursue health research careers and contribute to local health improvements.
✕Less likely to help
Non-Native students or those not pursuing health-research careers may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports career development for Native students at Blackfeet Community College to pursue health research that benefits their community. It aims to strengthen local expertise, collaboration with other institutions, and pathways to advanced degrees and careers in health research. The project emphasizes community control and relevance to chronic health disparities affecting Native communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could grow a pipeline of Native researchers addressing chronic health issues in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs have shown Native students gaining publications, internships, and admissions to higher-degree programs through community-led research
Where this research is happening
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Blackfeet Community College
Browning, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Matthews, Betty — Blackfeet Community College
- Study coordinator: Matthews, Betty
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.