Collaborative leadership for health research and education in the Navajo Nation

Navajo NARCH Partnership Admin-Core

NIH-funded research Dine' College · NIH-10918119

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDine' College NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Tsaile, United States)
Project IDNIH-10918119 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Navajo individuals interested in health research and education, particularly those in early career stages.

Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those outside the Navajo Nation or individuals not engaged in health research or education.

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 performed: 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

Tsaile, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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