Intervention Support Core for Rural Population Health
Official title: Intervention Support Core
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11401054 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center-based effort in Montana helps researchers study rural health patterns and design practical interventions to improve health in rural communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $379,423 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM130418-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401054 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals in rural communities who could benefit from improved health interventions and who are part of ongoing population health research projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in areas outside the rural Montana region or those not involved in participating studies may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Intervention Support Core that provides health economics, mixed-methods analyses, and stakeholder engagement to assist population health projects in Montana and similar rural regions. The Core will also offer trainings, clinical research support, and community advisory boards to ensure research is community-informed and actionable. It supports Phase 2 projects by giving tailored help with community engagement, economics, and designing and implementing interventions. The initiative aims for long-term sustainability so rural health research can continue to inform local policy and practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, rural health projects could be designed and implemented more effectively, leading to better health outcomes for people in Montana.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work with similar population health cores has shown that structured support improves project design and community engagement.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ward, Tony J. — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Ward, Tony J.
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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.