Empowering Alaska Native communities to lead their own health research
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Southcentral Foundation · NIH-10923990 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping American Indian and Alaska Native communities take charge of their own health research, so they can focus on what matters most to them and improve their health and healthcare services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southcentral Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $79,761 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142122-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923990 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Alaska.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the American Indian and Alaska Native populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capacity of American Indian and Alaska Native (ANAI) communities to conduct their own health research. By establishing a dedicated Research Department, the project aims to align research efforts with community priorities and values. It includes training, grant management, and program evaluation to support various research initiatives. The goal is to improve health outcomes and healthcare delivery for ANAI populations through effective collaboration and communication.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower ANAI communities to improve their health outcomes and healthcare systems.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in empowering indigenous communities to lead health initiatives, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beans, Julie — Southcentral Foundation
- Study coordinator: Beans, Julie
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.