Community Engagement Core for Rural Health in Texas
Official title: Texas Tech Center for Translational Research and Rural Health - Community Engagement Core
Funded at Texas Tech University Health Scis Center · NIH-11234889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Rural Health Community Engagement Core partners with local hospitals and clinics to improve access to care and health literacy by listening to communities and co-creating research with rural residents.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Tech University Health Scis Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lubbock, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $713,780 |
| NIH project number | 1U54MD020892-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234889 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living in rural areas who face barriers to healthcare, limited health literacy, or are interested in community-engaged health research.
✕Less likely to help
Some residents in urban or well-served areas may see less direct impact.
What this research studies
This grant supports building lasting partnerships with rural communities and healthcare providers to guide community-engaged research. It emphasizes listening sessions, community assessments, and advisory structures to shape research that reflects rural needs. The core coordinates with rural hospitals and FQHCs to collect data, share findings, and translate insights into practical health services for residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could improve access to care and awareness of health resources for rural Texans.
How similar studies have gone: Past collaborations between academic centers and rural health networks have shown improved community engagement and data-informed services.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
Lubbock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singer, Jonathan — Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
- Study coordinator: Singer, Jonathan
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.