Developing Tribal Researchers to Improve Health in Tribal Communities in the Northwest
Official title: Developing Tribal Researchers to Improve Health in Tribal Communities: NW NARCH (NARCH 14)
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-11360268 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to grow Tribal researchers and strengthen partnerships so Northwest Native communities can experience healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,388,396 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164575-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360268 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Tribal members and Alaska Native individuals who may participate as community collaborators or future research subjects through partnered projects.
✕Less likely to help
Communities not engaged in the partnership or areas outside the Northwest Native health context may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This program supports training and collaboration between Tribal communities and academic partners to build capacity for health research in NW Tribal populations, with a focus on respectful, culturally informed study practices. It aims to increase the number of Tribal health researchers and create trust so research projects address community needs. The program will mentor researchers, develop leadership, and promote partnerships that translate findings into actions that improve community health. The work centers on real-world health disparities facing Northwest Native people, with a long-term goal of sustainable, community-driven health improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the initiative could lead to more culturally appropriate health research and programs that directly benefit Northwest Native communities.
How similar studies have gone: Past NW NARCH efforts have shown that Tribal-academic partnerships can improve trust and research relevance, though outcomes vary by community engagement and resources.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Becker, Thomas Mark — Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
- Study coordinator: Becker, Thomas Mark
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.