Great Lakes Native American Research Center for Health (GLNARCH) initiative to grow Native biomedical research talent
Official title: Great Lakes NARCH 13 Gikendan Gegoo Endaso Giizhig
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-11406135 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Native-led NIH program is funding a multi-component effort to build research capacity and support Native students and researchers across the Great Lakes region.
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) | $903,212 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159292-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406135 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include Native youth and adults involved with or pursuing higher education and research careers in health sciences within the Great Lakes region.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if they are not engaged in education/training pathways or do not continue into research careers.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaborative effort between tribal organizations and a major university to strengthen health research in Ojibwe communities. It includes administrative support, capacity-building to connect tribal colleges with research, and two student-focused career-enhancement programs designed to boost education and mentoring in science and health. The approach respects Great Lakes Native traditions while promoting contemporary research skills. Through these elements, the program aims to improve connectivity, self-efficacy, and a sense of belonging in research for Native students and early-career investigators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase Native representation in health research and accelerate culturally informed health improvements.
How similar studies have gone: Other capacity-building and career-enhancement programs have shown positive effects on persistence and mentorship in underrepresented groups, though each program is context-specific.
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.
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.