Montana Clinical and Translational Research Center funding to boost rural health research
Official title: The Montana Clinical and Translational Research Center
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11405025 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Montana-based grant aims to build a statewide clinical and translational research network 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 | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,113,478 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155895-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405025 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of Montana, especially in rural and tribal communities, who could participate in translational research activities or benefit from improved healthcare services.
✕Less likely to help
Some communities may experience slower initial roll-out or require time before benefits reach all areas.
What this research studies
Montana has many rural communities with limited healthcare infrastructure, and this grant funds a center to expand clinical and translational research across the state. The project will bring together clinical and public health partners, including rural sites, tribal health departments, and community members, to grow research capacity and translate findings into practice. It uses an evaluation plan with mixed methods to test whether the Montana CTRC can meaningfully boost research activity and collaboration in rural areas. The effort includes a Practice-Based Research Network and partnerships with existing regional networks to sustain long-term impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Montana could see faster translation of research into better rural healthcare access and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar regional translational centers have shown capacity-building and improved collaboration, but rural Montana-specific outcomes are still being evaluated.
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.
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.