Cherokee Nation Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program
Official title: Cherokee NARCH, Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH)
Funded at Cherokee Nation · NIH-11369408 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A tribal-centered NIH program to build research capacity and train the next generation of scientists to study health disparities affecting Cherokee Nation members.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cherokee Nation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tahlequah, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $990,900 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164777-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11369408 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Cherokee Nation members and community partners interested in tribally relevant health research and capacity-building careers.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not seeking involvement in tribally focused health research or mentorship programs may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a partnership between Cherokee Nation, OU Health Sciences Center, OSU-COM, and new partner UAMS to strengthen tribally engaged health research. It focuses on developing administrative infrastructure, leadership, and a tribal-campus advisory committee to connect researchers with community needs. The effort includes career-enhancement activities to nurture researchers who can conduct tribally relevant health studies. The work aims to improve health outcomes for northeastern Oklahoma’s tribal population by creating durable research capacity. The initiative emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and accountability to the Cherokee community in all activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help reduce health disparities in the Cherokee Nation by building local research capacity and training researchers who study conditions affecting community members.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NARCH partnerships have shown success in building tribal research infrastructure and career pathways, with newer partners expanding collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Sohail Imran — Cherokee Nation
- Study coordinator: Khan, Sohail Imran
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.