Building research capacity in Arizona Tribes
Official title: ITCA NARCH 12 Capacity Building Core
Funded at Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. · NIH-10917100 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Arizona Tribes start their own research projects that focus on what their communities need, with support and guidance from experienced researchers to make sure everything runs smoothly.
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 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $305,724 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146125-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917100 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are members of Arizona Tribes interested in engaging in community-based research initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not members of Arizona Tribes or those outside the Arizona region may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to empower Arizona Tribes by providing funding and mentorship to initiate their own community-based research projects. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona will support up to ten Tribes in developing, implementing, and evaluating research tailored to their specific community needs. The initiative includes technical assistance from experienced American Indian researchers at the University of Arizona, ensuring that the projects are feasible and aligned with community resources. Additionally, selected projects may receive help in applying for national funding opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the ability of Arizona Tribes to conduct meaningful research that addresses their unique health and community challenges.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in empowering Indigenous communities through research capacity building, making this approach both tested and promising.
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.