Training future experts in pain research
Official title: University of Utah Program to Provide Pain Research Knowledge (UP3RK)
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11136701 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The University of Utah is starting a program to help train new researchers who will learn how to treat pain without relying on medications, so they can find better ways to help people manage their pain and improve their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,335 |
| NIH project number | 1R90DA062893-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11136701 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are post-graduate individuals interested in pursuing a career in clinical pain research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in pain research or who do not have an interest in interdisciplinary studies may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The University of Utah Program to Provide Pain Research Knowledge (UP3RK) aims to train a diverse group of post-graduate scholars in clinical pain research. This program focuses on equipping scholars with essential knowledge and skills in nonpharmacologic pain treatment, effective interventions for pain and related disorders, and implementation science. Scholars will receive mentorship and training in interdisciplinary research, communication, and grant writing, preparing them to address the nation's needs in pain research. The program supports five scholars annually over a two-year training period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies and better-trained professionals in the field of pain research.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs focused on interdisciplinary training in clinical research have shown success in developing skilled researchers, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fritz, Julie M — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Fritz, Julie M
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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.