Great Lakes Native American Health Centers Administrative Core
Official title: Great Lakes NARCH 13 Admin Core
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-11406136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Native American health research administrative core supports partnerships and training across a regional network to improve health research capacity.
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) | $127,033 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159292-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406136 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal for communities within the GLITC/Bemidji service areas and affiliated tribal partners actively engaged in health research.
✕Less likely to help
Communities outside the GLITC/Bemidji service areas or not involved in health research partnerships may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds an administrative core based at GLITC, in collaboration with MCW and UWM, to coordinate health research efforts across a broad tribal region. It uses established partnerships and culturally responsive practices to advance health research training and collaboration. The work focuses on building infrastructure, communication, and data-sharing processes to support Native communities’ health priorities over five years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could strengthen tribal research capacity and partnerships, leading to more culturally appropriate health research and opportunities for community-partnered studies.
How similar studies have gone: Prior administrative cores have successfully enhanced coordination and capacity in multi-site Native health research efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
Lac Du Flambeau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bainbridge, Bryan J. — Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Bainbridge, Bryan J.
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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.