Guiding Native American Cancer Prevention investigator development resource
Official title: GUIDeS Shared Resource
Funded at Northern Arizona University · NIH-11405045 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A shared resource helps early-stage cancer researchers, especially Alaska Native and American Indian scientists, build career skills and prepare competitive grant proposals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern Arizona University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flagstaff, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2009 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $99,363 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA143925-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405045 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
No direct patient participants are required; the program targets investigators and researchers in AIAN cancer prevention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients would not participate in this resource itself, though eventual research led by participants could benefit AIAN communities.
What this research studies
This program provides services and mentoring to help junior investigators, postdocs, and early-career researchers in the Native American cancer prevention field develop strong R01-level proposals. It integrates perspectives from AIAN communities with modern science to support meaningful career paths. The resource collaborates with other NACP cores to connect investigators with needed expertise and funding opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate the careers of AIAN cancer researchers and increase the number of funded cancer prevention projects.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar career-development resources within NACP have supported multiple grant submissions and CURE pipeline entries.
Where this research is happening
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ingram, Jani Cheri — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: Ingram, Jani Cheri
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.