Center for Population Health Research (CPHR) in Montana
Official title: Center for Population Health Research
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11401040 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding opportunity to build a population health center focused on rural Montanans to improve outcomes through data-driven health promotion and prevention.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,205,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM130418-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401040 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of rural Montana and other vulnerable populations who could benefit from improved prevention and health promotion programs.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to local health services or those not engaged in community health initiatives may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a center in Montana that aims to strengthen population health research focused on rural and vulnerable communities, with an emphasis on mentoring early stage investigators and building research cores. The center plans to leverage biostatistics and data collections to translate findings into practical health improvements for rural residents. It supports development of researchers and infrastructure so they can design and test health strategies that fit rural settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural areas could see better prevention, earlier detection, and more effective community health programs tailored to their needs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE-supported centers have grown investigator capacity and secured additional funding, suggesting a positive trajectory for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Noonan, Curtis William — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Noonan, Curtis William
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.