Building a research review board for Arizona's tribal communities
Official title: ITCA Capacity Building: Developing the Arizona Tribal Research Review
Funded at Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. · NIH-10922715 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create a special group that helps make sure research done in American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Arizona is respectful and trustworthy, so that it benefits the people living there.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $278,910 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142123-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922715 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include members of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes in Arizona.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the American Indian or Alaska Native communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on establishing a research review board specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Arizona. It aims to ensure that research conducted on tribal lands is ethical and culturally sensitive, addressing historical mistrust and promoting positive outcomes for tribal members. The project involves collaboration between the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona and various tribes to create a framework that protects the interests of tribal communities during research activities. By fostering partnerships with research institutions, the initiative seeks to enhance the capacity for ethical research practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower tribal communities by ensuring that research conducted on their lands is ethical and beneficial to their populations.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been efforts to establish ethical research practices in tribal communities, this specific approach to capacity building and creating a dedicated review board is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lane, Travis — Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
- Study coordinator: Lane, Travis
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.