CA-NARCH Student Development Program Administrative Core
Official title: NARCH XIII-Student Development
Funded at Indian Health Council, INC. · NIH-11382936 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A government-funded program to support AI/AN student researchers and strengthen tribal partnerships to reduce health disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indian Health Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Valley Center, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $92,847 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159287-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382936 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are AI/AN students and tribal partners involved in health research and capacity-building efforts through CA-NARCH.
✕Less likely to help
Communities not engaged with the CA-NARCH program or those outside the targeted tribal consortium may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds administrative leadership and coordination for the CA-NARCH Student Development Program, with a focus on community-based tribal direction and safeguarding trust in research among American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It supports leadership, fiscal oversight, communication among tribes, and the development of health research professionals to address AI/AN health disparities. The work is centered at Indian Health Council in Valley Center and aims to build capacity for future student-led health research projects prioritized by local tribes. The grant emphasizes culturally respectful, community-guided research activities rather than a single scientific experiment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could strengthen Indigenous health research capacity and collaborations, helping AI/AN communities pursue future health projects.
How similar studies have gone: Past NARCH-related initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capacity and community trust in research among AI/AN populations.
Where this research is happening
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Indian Health Council, INC.
Valley Center, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calac, Daniel J. — Indian Health Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Calac, Daniel J.
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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.