Community Engagement Core for Montana health research networks
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at Montana State University - Bozeman · NIH-11379579 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program hub that connects Montana researchers, tribal health groups, and community partners to share findings, train researchers, and community members in health-related research and CBPR.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $202,728 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103474-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379579 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include patients and community members affected by cancers or other health challenges in Montana who want to participate in CBPR projects or benefit from shared research findings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in CBPR activities or lacking access to community health networks may experience limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a shared Community Engagement Core that links MT INBRE, CAIRHE, and regional networks to make health research more accessible and collaborative. It aims to train investigators and students in community-based participatory research and to improve how research findings are shared with communities. The core works with national translational science resources to strengthen partnerships, data sharing, and joint funding opportunities. The goal is to elevate real-world health solutions for Montana communities, including American Indian populations, through collaborative research practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could accelerate community-driven health research and help bring evidence-based solutions to Montana communities more quickly.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community engagement cores have increased collaboration and data sharing in multi-institution networks, with positive impacts on research utilization.
Where this research is happening
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Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bertagnolli, Ann Therese — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Bertagnolli, Ann Therese
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.