Training program for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in health informatics
Official title: UA Student Development: Data Warriors Fellowship Program
Funded at Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. · NIH-10922707 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The UA Data Warriors Fellowship Program is a friendly opportunity for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students to gain valuable skills in health informatics through training, mentorship, and hands-on research projects that focus on improving health in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $510,672 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142123-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922707 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students pursuing degrees in public health, sociology, informatics, or related fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the American Indian or Alaska Native communities may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
The UA Data Warriors Fellowship Program is designed for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students focusing on medical and public health informatics. Participants receive specialized training and mentorship through a year-long program that includes coursework in health disparities, data science, and indigenous data governance. They will also engage in research projects aligned with health priorities set by Tribal Epidemiology Centers, culminating in a paid summer internship. This program aims to enhance the skills and career prospects of AI/AN students in the health informatics field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could empower American Indian and Alaska Native students with the skills needed to address health disparities in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing the skills of underrepresented groups in health informatics, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Solomon, Teshia G. Arambula — Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
- Study coordinator: Solomon, Teshia G. Arambula
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.