Collaborative leadership for health research and education in the Navajo Nation
Official title: Navajo NARCH Partnership Admin-Core
Funded at Dine' College · NIH-10918119 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Navajo Nation improve health research and education by bringing together experienced and new researchers from Diné College and Northern Arizona University to work as a team, mentor each other, and build strong connections with local agencies to tackle health issues in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dine' College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tsaile, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $74,370 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142121-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918119 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Navajo individuals interested in health research and education, particularly those in early career stages.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those outside the Navajo Nation or individuals not engaged in health research or education.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health research and education within the Navajo Nation through a collaborative leadership model. It aims to empower both senior and junior researchers from Diné College and Northern Arizona University to work together effectively, fostering mentorship for early career Navajo scholars. By building reciprocal relationships with local agencies, the project seeks to develop a skilled workforce capable of addressing health challenges in the community. The initiative emphasizes equitable decision-making and resource allocation to improve health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health education and research capacity within the Navajo Nation, ultimately benefiting community health.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focusing on collaborative leadership and community engagement in health have shown success, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Dine' College
Tsaile, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bauer, Mark C — Dine' College
- Study coordinator: Bauer, Mark C
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.