Building research capacity for Tribal Colleges and Native American communities
Official title: Enhancing Research Capacity for Tribal Colleges and Rural Native American Populations Through an Indigenized Approach
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-10923972 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Tribal Colleges and Universities and Native American communities work together with larger institutions to improve health in their areas by sharing resources and knowledge.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lac Du Flambeau, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $257,073 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142125-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923972 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from Tribal Colleges and Native American communities seeking to enhance their health research capabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with Tribal Colleges or do not belong to Native American communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the research capabilities of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Native American communities by fostering collaborations with mainstream institutions. It utilizes a model developed by the Native Environmental Health Research network to address critical health concerns in these populations. Participants will engage in resource sharing, professional development, and consultation opportunities, all aimed at improving health outcomes in underfunded regions. The project is supported by a team with extensive experience and institutional backing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and research opportunities for Native American populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives using similar collaborative models have shown success in enhancing research capacity and addressing health disparities in Native populations.
Where this research is happening
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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
Lac Du Flambeau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dellinger, Matthew J — Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dellinger, Matthew J
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.