Training programs for Native American students and health leaders in nursing and public health
Official title: Fort Belknap Student, Faculty/Tribal Health Leader, and Nurse Training
Funded at Fort Belknap Indian Community · NIH-10914796 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Aaniiih and Nakoda students get the education they need to become leaders in nursing, public health, and science, so they can improve health care in their community and tackle mental health challenges in a way that respects their culture.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fort Belknap Indian Community NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Harlem, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $564,174 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142116-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914796 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Aaniiih and Nakoda students interested in pursuing careers in nursing, public health, or STEM fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes or those not pursuing education in the targeted fields may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating educational pathways for Aaniiih and Nakoda students in nursing, public health, and STEM fields. It aims to enhance the training of tribal health leaders and nurses through innovative educational programs and research training. By building research capacity within the Fort Belknap community, the project seeks to address health disparities and improve mental health care through culturally competent methods. Participants will engage in various educational levels, from high school to doctoral training, to foster future leaders in tribal health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in mental and behavioral health for the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing educational access and health training in Native American communities have shown promise in reducing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
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Fort Belknap Indian Community
Harlem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brockie, Teresa — Fort Belknap Indian Community
- Study coordinator: Brockie, Teresa
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.