Training Indigenous scholars to improve health equity and wellbeing
Official title: Elevating Indigenous Wellbeing through Assets-Based Prevention Science (ELEVATE) Training Program
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10975121 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help Indigenous and diverse students become leaders in health research, focusing on improving mental health for Indigenous communities by teaching them how to create and study effective prevention strategies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $167,076 |
| NIH project number | 1T32DA061087-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10975121 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are Indigenous and diverse predoctoral scholars interested in health equity and prevention science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Indigenous or do not have a background in health equity research may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to empower Indigenous and diverse predoctoral scholars by providing them with the necessary training and mentorship to become leaders in health equity research. It focuses on addressing the significant health disparities faced by Indigenous peoples, particularly in mental and behavioral health. Participants will learn to develop and implement multi-level prevention interventions and will be equipped with skills to design and analyze studies that evaluate these interventions. The program seeks to create a scientific workforce that better represents Indigenous communities, ultimately driving change in health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced mortality rates among Indigenous populations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing representation and addressing health disparities in various communities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haroz, Emily — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Haroz, Emily
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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.