Great Lakes Indigenous Student Career Enhancement Program
Official title: Great Lakes NARCH 13 SCEP 2
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-11406142 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at helping Indigenous students enter healing and health-related careers through mentorship, internships, networking, and tailored resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lac Du Flambeau, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $264,999 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159292-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406142 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Indigenous students (AI/AN) pursuing or considering careers in health-related fields who could benefit from mentorship and internships.
✕Less likely to help
Students not seeking health-related careers or not affiliated with AI/AN communities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports programs that mentor Indigenous students and connect them with opportunities in medical and health fields. It builds on past success to provide updated pathways, partnerships, and practical experiences. The goal is to reduce barriers, foster health equity, and increase Indigenous representation in health professions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could increase Indigenous participation in health careers and improve access to culturally informed care in Indigenous communities.
How similar studies have gone: Past GLNARCH SCEP programs have shown positive impacts on Indigenous student engagement and career progression.
Where this research is happening
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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
Lac Du Flambeau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luebke, Jeneile Marie — Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Luebke, Jeneile Marie
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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.