Improving health and governance in Arizona's tribal communities
Official title: ITCA Administrative Core
Funded at Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. · NIH-10922704 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Arizona's tribal communities improve their health and leadership by creating training programs and resources, including a special board to support tribes in their research efforts and a career program for Native students interested in data science, all while working closely with tribal leaders to make sure it meets their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $81,809 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142123-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922704 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are members of federally recognized tribes in Arizona, particularly those involved in health governance and research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not members of federally recognized tribes or who do not reside in Arizona may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health outcomes and governance within Arizona's tribal communities by developing resources and training programs. It aims to establish a Tribal Research Review Board to assist tribes lacking their own review processes and to create a career enhancement program for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in data science. The approach emphasizes collaboration with tribal leaders and community members to ensure that the research is relevant and beneficial to their specific needs. By strengthening tribal governance and capacity, the project seeks to address health disparities faced by these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater self-determination for tribal communities in Arizona.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing health governance and addressing disparities in other tribal communities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lane, Travis — Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
- Study coordinator: Lane, Travis
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.