Training Indigenous scientists to address substance abuse and addictions
Official title: The Indigenous Substance abuse and addictions Prevention Interdisciplinary Research Education program- training the next generation of Native substance abuse and addictions scientists.
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10838557 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping Indigenous students become researchers who will study and find solutions for substance abuse and addiction issues in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, so they can better understand and support their own people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $202,499 |
| NIH project number | 5R25DA051343-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10838557 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include American Indian and Alaska Native individuals interested in pursuing careers in substance abuse and addiction research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Indigenous or are not affected by substance abuse and addiction issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to train the next generation of Indigenous scholars focused on substance abuse and addiction issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native populations. It will create a network of culturally grounded researchers who can lead studies addressing the unique health disparities faced by these communities. The program will support doctoral and post-doctoral trainees from Indigenous backgrounds, equipping them with the skills needed to conduct impactful research in this critical area. By fostering a new cadre of researchers, the initiative seeks to enhance the understanding and prevention of substance abuse and addiction within Indigenous populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and tailored prevention strategies for substance abuse among Indigenous populations.
How similar studies have gone: This approach builds on previous successful programs aimed at training Indigenous researchers in substance abuse, indicating a promising potential for impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Evans-Campbell, Teresa a — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Evans-Campbell, Teresa a
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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.