Great Lakes Native Students Biomedical Path to College
Official title: Great Lakes NARCH 13 SCEP 1
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-11406139 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Native American student program blends tribal traditions with hands-on biomedical experiences to broaden exposure and education in science.
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) | $255,623 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159292-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406139 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Native American middle or high school students in the Great Lakes region with interest in science and a connection to GLITC tribes.
✕Less likely to help
Students not engaged with Native American communities or outside the Great Lakes region may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This program targets Native American middle and high school students in the Great Lakes region, weaving tribal practices with biomedical learning through experiential activities. It builds on two decades of similar work to guide students toward science and health careers. Activities include site visits, collaborations with tribal communities, and mentorship to strengthen academic skills and scientific curiosity. The goal is to empower students from Anishinaabe and other tribes to pursue higher education and opportunities in biomedical fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may gain clearer pathways into college and biomedical careers while strengthening community-relevant health knowledge.
How similar studies have gone: Past programs with similar aims have received positive feedback and sustained participant engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
Lac Du Flambeau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jackson, Brian — Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Jackson, Brian
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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.