Training Native American students in cancer research and healthcare.
Official title: Saint Regis Mohawk Research Scholars Program
Funded at Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe · NIH-11019764 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help Native American students from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe explore cancer research and healthcare, giving them hands-on experiences and support to become future scientists and tackle cancer health issues in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hogansburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2021 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $423,124 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142118-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11019764 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are high school and college students from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe interested in science and healthcare careers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe or who are not pursuing academic careers in science may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to increase the number of Native American professionals in cancer research and healthcare to address significant cancer health disparities in Native Nations. It focuses on enhancing academic preparation and persistence of high school and college students from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe through experiential education in cancer biology and public health. Participants will engage in after-school clubs that provide hands-on learning experiences related to cancer research, fostering a sense of identity as future scientists.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower Native American students to pursue careers in cancer research and healthcare, ultimately improving health outcomes in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives aimed at increasing minority representation in healthcare and research have shown success in improving educational outcomes and community health awareness.
Where this research is happening
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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Hogansburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hershberger, Richard Paul — Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
- Study coordinator: Hershberger, Richard Paul
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.