Training Indigenous scholars to improve health equity in the Navajo Nation
Navajo NARCH Partnership
This study is all about helping Native American students and health professionals learn and grow in their careers, so they can improve health and well-being in the Navajo Nation and beyond, with support from experienced mentors and a focus on culturally relevant education.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dine' College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tsaile, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918118 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Navajo NARCH Partnership focuses on recruiting and mentoring Indigenous scholars and health research professionals to enhance health equity within the Navajo Nation and Indian Country. This initiative is co-led by Diné College and Northern Arizona University, with support from a Community Advisory Board that includes various health and education representatives. The program emphasizes experiential learning and culturally relevant course content, fostering a supportive environment where senior scholars mentor junior scholars. This approach aims to build a sustainable pathway for health research careers among the Navajo community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include Indigenous individuals, particularly those from the Navajo Nation, who are interested in pursuing careers in health research or education.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Indigenous or are not from the Navajo Nation may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater health equity for the Navajo Nation.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at training Indigenous health professionals have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other communities, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Tsaile, United States
- Dine' College — Tsaile, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bauer, Mark C — Dine' College
- Study coordinator: Bauer, Mark C
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.