Improving health equity for American Indian and rural communities
Official title: Administrative Core, Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity (CAIRHE)
Funded at Montana State University - Bozeman · NIH-10931826 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers from Indigenous and rural communities learn how to tackle health issues and improve health for everyone, with support and guidance from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $773,749 |
| NIH project number | 1P30GM154593-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931826 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include American Indian individuals and residents of rural areas who are affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to American Indian or rural communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity (CAIRHE) aims to enhance health equity through multidisciplinary research and educational partnerships. This initiative focuses on increasing the number of independent health equity researchers, particularly among Indigenous and rural populations. The center will provide administrative support, mentorship, and resources to early-career investigators, fostering collaboration and innovation in health research. By addressing key health disparities, the center seeks to improve health outcomes in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater access to healthcare resources for American Indian and rural populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research initiatives aimed at improving health equity in Indigenous and rural populations have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, Alexandra K. — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Adams, Alexandra K.
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.