NARCH Summer Scholars in Tribal Health Research
Funded at Cherokee Nation · NIH-11369413 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding opportunity to support students from Cherokee Nation in gaining hands-on health research experience and mentorship to build a pipeline into Tribal health careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cherokee Nation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tahlequah, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $209,994 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164777-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11369413 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students connected to Cherokee Nation who are interested in pursuing biomedical, clinical, or behavioral health research and can benefit from mentored summer experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Students not connected to Tribal health communities or not seeking research training may not benefit.
What this research studies
This program offers mentored, summer research experiences for students connected to the Cherokee Nation, with partners at OU Health Sciences Center and OSU. It aims to strengthen educational pathways, provide mentoring, and build capacity in biomedical, clinical, and behavioral health research within Tribal communities. Participants will engage in hands-on projects, learn research skills, and connect with mentors who understand Tribal health priorities. The goal is to increase the number of trained researchers who work on health issues affecting Cherokee Nation and similar communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Participants gain research skills, mentorship, and career pathways that could lead to pursuing Tribal health research careers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NARCH programs have provided mentored research experiences to many students and increased interest in Tribal health research, showing value in structured mentorship.
Where this research is happening
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Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Sydney Ann — Cherokee Nation
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Sydney Ann
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.