Center that enables faster, better population science research at CU Boulder
Official title: University of Colorado Population Center
Funded at University of Colorado · NIH-11616421 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A PI-led center at the University of Colorado aims to sustain and expand population science research by supporting researchers and infrastructure for five more years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 27, 2010 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $291,034 |
| NIH project number | 3P2CHD066613-15S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11616421 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and communities involved in population health, health disparities, and reproductive health may directly benefit from improved infrastructure and collaborations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not be directly recruited for a clinical trial under this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds the University of Colorado Population Center to renew infrastructure and support for population science work. It helps researchers study health disparities, reproductive health, demography, genetics, migration, and environmental effects on populations. Two cores will streamline administration and collaboration, freeing scientists to pursue impactful projects and mentor junior investigators. The center proposes to accelerate impactful population research, foster innovation, and strengthen the next generation of scientists.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities could benefit from faster, better-informed policies and interventions related to health disparities, reproductive health, and demographic planning.
How similar studies have gone: Other population science centers have shown the value of integrated cores and cross-institution collaboration in advancing health research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado
Boulder, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Menken, Jane a — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Menken, Jane a
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.