Cherokee Nation Native American Research Centers for Health program grant
Official title: Cherokee Nation Native American Research Centers for Health-AC
Funded at Cherokee Nation · NIH-11369409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A tribal partnership project to grow science capacity and career pathways so Cherokee Nation researchers can address health disparities in their communities.
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) | $95,508 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164777-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11369409 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Cherokee Nation members or individuals from northeastern Oklahoma who are interested in pursuing research careers and contributing to tribally relevant health projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in research careers or not part of the Cherokee Nation community may see indirect benefits through improved infrastructure and research capacity.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaboration between the Cherokee Nation, OU Health Sciences Center, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, and new partner UAMS to build tribal research capacity and mentorship. It focuses on creating leadership structures, advisory committees, and training pathways so community members can lead tribally relevant health research. The program aims to empower researchers from within the Cherokee Nation to work on health issues that affect them, including autism-related health needs, through sustained partnerships and infrastructure development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could enable more tribal-led health research and career opportunities for Cherokee Nation members, potentially improving health outcomes in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: This is a partnerships-and-capacity-building effort; similar tribal research centers have shown progress in building sustainable research ecosystems and career development.
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.