Building Tribal Health Researchers: NW NARCH Administrative Core
Official title: Developing Tribal Researchers to Improve Health in Tribal Communities: NW NARCH - Admin Core
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-11360269 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds an Administrative Core to support and coordinate a Native American health research center in the Northwest, helping tribal communities advance health research and training opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $105,424 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164575-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360269 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include Alaska and Northwest tribal members, community health workers, researchers, and students engaged in tribal health investigations and training.
✕Less likely to help
Direct health benefits to individual patients are not the primary aim of this core; the impact comes through strengthened research capacity and collaborative projects.
What this research studies
If you are part of a Northwest tribal community or a partner university, this grant aims to strengthen collaboration among tribal health boards, universities, and community groups. It funds leadership, oversight, and evaluation activities for multiple research and trainee projects, ensuring coordinated progress and accountability. The Administrative Core will streamline communications, monitor outcomes, and report progress to tribal leadership and national program offices, ultimately supporting better health research that benefits Native communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate tribal health research capacity, training, and community-informed studies that may improve health outcomes for Northwest Native communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NARCH programs have built successful tribal research capacity and collaborative networks that contributed to community health improvements.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Becker, Thomas Mark — Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
- Study coordinator: Becker, Thomas Mark
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.