Training program for American Indian and Alaska Native health researchers
Official title: Summer Research Training Institute for AI /AN Health Professionals
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-10902015 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping American Indian and Alaska Native health professionals become better researchers by offering hands-on training and support from experienced mentors, so they can work on important health projects that benefit their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $450,850 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM141002-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902015 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include American Indian and Alaska Native health professionals, students, and researchers seeking to enhance their research skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the American Indian or Alaska Native communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the research skills of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health professionals by providing training in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and population-based research. Participants will engage in summer courses and workshops designed to develop their research capabilities, with a focus on practical skills and mentorship from experienced AI/AN researchers. The initiative also includes support for research projects and grant applications, fostering a supportive environment for emerging researchers in the AI/AN community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower AI/AN health professionals to conduct impactful research that addresses health disparities in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles of this training program have shown success in developing research careers among AI/AN health professionals.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Becker, Thomas Mark — Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
- Study coordinator: Becker, Thomas Mark
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.