Navajo NARCH Administrative Core
Official title: Navajo NARCH - Admin-Core
Funded at Dine' College · NIH-11415669 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A leadership team from Diné College and Northern Arizona University will organize and guide Navajo Nation-centered health education, research opportunities, and public health infrastructure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dine' College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tsaile, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $136,477 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159291-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415669 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include Navajo Nation community members, students, researchers, and health professionals involved in public health and community health work within the Navajo Nation.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the Navajo Nation or those not engaged in public health education or research infrastructure development may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports an Administrative Core that coordinates activities for a Navajo Nation-based research center. It strengthens partnerships with tribal health services, educational programs, and research review boards to build a stronger public health workforce within the Navajo community. The core will foster career development in health research and help develop the center’s IRB and NNHRRB infrastructure to protect and involve community members in research. The funding will also leverage the k’é concept of connectedness to sustain long-term collaborations and meaningful community impact. Expect ongoing coordination, governance, and strategic planning to align efforts with Navajo Nation health priorities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could improve public health education, research opportunities, and community health infrastructure for Navajo Nation residents.
How similar studies have gone: Similar administrative cores in community-focused research centers have shown success in enhancing collaboration and capacity building, though outcomes depend on sustained partnerships.
Where this research is happening
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Dine' College
Tsaile, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dickerson, Christopher J — Dine' College
- Study coordinator: Dickerson, Christopher J
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Navajo Nation Public Health Career Enhancement for Diné College
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Navajo Public Health Internship Hub for Navajo Nation
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Navajo Nation Research Infrastructure Enhancement Project
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Navajo Native American Research Collaboration for Health
A Navajo-led program to grow Native health researchers and leaders who can advance wellness in the Navajo Nation and Indian Country.
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A project focused on improving health outcomes in underserved populations.
This study is all about working with local communities to create health programs that fit their unique needs, helping people in underserved areas take control of their health and live better lives.
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Enhancing career opportunities for Native health professionals
This study is working to create better training and education for Native students, especially from the Navajo Nation, so they can become health professionals and help their communities by making sure the programs are culturally relevant and supportive.
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.