Program to support American Indian and Alaska Native students in health sciences
NARCH 11- Student Development Program
This program is all about helping American Indian and Alaska Native students succeed in their studies in health and science by providing them with mentorship and support, so they can become health scientists and help improve health in their communities.
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 ID | NIH-10925169 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the recruitment and retention of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in biomedical and behavioral sciences. It provides mentorship and guidance to students from local academic institutions, addressing the significant disparities in health outcomes faced by these communities. The initiative builds on a long-term partnership between the Indian Health Council and several universities, focusing on improving academic achievement and increasing the number of AI/AN health scientists. By fostering a supportive educational environment, the program seeks to empower students to pursue and complete their degrees.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in local academic institutions who are interested in pursuing degrees in health sciences.
Not a fit: Students from non-AI/AN backgrounds or those not pursuing health-related fields may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of AI/AN health professionals, leading to improved health equity in their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives have shown success in improving academic outcomes for AI/AN students, indicating a promising approach to addressing educational disparities.
Where this research is happening
Valley Center, United States
- Indian Health Council, INC. — Valley Center, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calac, Daniel J. — Indian Health Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Calac, Daniel 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 below.