Research Education Core for Native American Cancer Prevention
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at Northern Arizona University · NIH-11405052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to train AIAN students from high school through predoctoral levels to become cancer researchers, with wrap-around mentoring and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern Arizona University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flagstaff, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2009 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $94,351 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA143925-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are AIAN students and graduates from Alaska Native and other AIAN communities pursuing or advancing careers in cancer research or related health sciences.
✕Less likely to help
The grant itself is educational and does not involve direct patient treatment; patients are not required to participate in this program.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Research Education Core to provide rigorous science training to AIAN students from diverse backgrounds. It emphasizes high-performing trainees and a student-centered approach with a network of mentors and community advisory input. The program has a track record of increasing graduation rates, speeding career advancement, and producing graduates who move into postdoctoral roles, faculty positions, or clinical careers. It highlights wrap-around supports and aims to strengthen AIAN representation in cancer research at the participating institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to more AIAN researchers in cancer science and stronger community-focused cancer research in the long term.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles have shown increased degree attainment and career progression among AIAN trainees, with rising doctoral completions and leadership roles.
Where this research is happening
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Heer, Hendrik Dirk — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: De Heer, Hendrik Dirk
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.