NARCH XIII– Student Development program for AI/AN students
Official title: NARCH XIII- Student Development
Funded at Indian Health Council, INC. · NIH-11382935 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to support AI/AN students through a structured pathway from high school to graduate programs in health and STEM, helping them pursue careers in American Indian/Alaska Native health and research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indian Health Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Valley Center, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $393,525 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159287-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382935 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are AI/AN high school students or community college students interested in health, biomedical and behavioral sciences, and pursuing STEM careers.
✕Less likely to help
Students not planning to pursue STEM or health careers or not affiliated with AI/AN communities may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaboration among IHC, California State University San Marcos, Palomar College, SDSU, and UCSD to expand their CA-NARCH SDP. It focuses on engaging AI/AN students in biomedical and behavioral health fields, increasing knowledge of STEM careers, and guiding students from community college through graduate school. The program builds on an established partnership to recruit, retain, and strengthen AI/AN students’ skills, self-efficacy, and cultural competencies. The aim is to boost competitiveness for jobs and graduate opportunities while fostering community engagement and trust in research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, AI/AN students will gain clearer pathways to STEM and health careers and participate more in research that benefits their communities.
How similar studies have gone: The model builds on an existing long-term partnership and demonstrated success in engaging AI/AN students in STEM pathways.
Where this research is happening
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Indian Health Council, INC.
Valley Center, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calac, Daniel J. — Indian Health Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Calac, Daniel 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.