Training program for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in health informatics
UA Student Development: Data Warriors Fellowship Program
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 ID | NIH-10922707 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students pursuing degrees in public health, sociology, informatics, or related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the American Indian or Alaska Native communities may not receive direct benefits from this program.
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 performed: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing the skills of underrepresented groups in health informatics, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Phoenix, United States
- 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 below.