Great Lakes Tribal IRB Project to oversee research ethics
Official title: Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council IRB Project
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-11265758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A tribally controlled IRB will be formed to ensure culturally respectful and ethical oversight of research in the Great Lakes Native communities.
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 | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $389,723 |
| NIH project number | 1R24GM161856-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11265758 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This grant does not recruit patients; it supports ethical oversight for research involving Tribal communities.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not part of this grant; it focuses on governance and ethics.
What this research studies
This grant funds development of a tribally led IRB to review and oversee research involving Tribes in the Bemidji Area, with strong partnerships with Tribal Colleges, Universities, and leaders. It will create policies that honor Tribal values, build administrative capacity, and implement secure data management and protocol tracking. Ongoing evaluations will measure effectiveness and alignment with Tribal priorities, promoting trust and self-determination in research. The effort aims to provide a sustainable model for ethical, culturally sensitive oversight that benefits Native communities and researchers alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could improve protection of Tribal participants and increase ethically conducted research within Native communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other tribal or community-led IRBs have shown that culturally responsive frameworks improve trust and participation in research.
Where this research is happening
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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
Lac Du Flambeau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Poupart, Amy E — Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Poupart, Amy E
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.