Student Career Enhancement Program for Native Communities
Official title: Student Career Enhancement Program
Funded at Blackfeet Community College · NIH-11415758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Native-focused program helping Blackfeet Nation students at their tribal college build health research careers to address chronic diseases in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Blackfeet Community College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Browning, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $244,949 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159233-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415758 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Blackfeet or other Native students at BFCC seeking careers in biomedical or community health research.
✕Less likely to help
Students not pursuing research careers or not affiliated with BFCC may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This opportunity supports Native students at Blackfeet Community College to develop health research skills and pursue careers in biomedical science. It builds on prior success with hands-on training, collaborations, and pathways to higher education or lab careers. The program emphasizes local leadership and community-driven research to tackle chronic health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students gain research experience and career opportunities that strengthen Native-led health research and community health.
How similar studies have gone: Prior NARCH-supported activities have already sparked student publications, transfers to BS programs, and local employment in health labs, indicating promising results.
Where this research is happening
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Blackfeet Community College
Browning, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henkel, Slater — Blackfeet Community College
- Study coordinator: Henkel, Slater
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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.