Training scientists to improve patient-centered health research.
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-11004324 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists learn better ways to improve health care for people in rural areas, especially those who might not get the best care, by giving them special training and support over 18 months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $264,958 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029771-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004324 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are patients living in rural areas or those from medically underserved populations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in rural areas or who are not part of underserved populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of scientists involved in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) and comparative effectiveness research (CER) within the Dartmouth Learning Health System. It aims to recruit a diverse group of scientists and provide them with tailored educational programs that include experiential training, mentorship, and community engagement, particularly in rural health equity. The training will be structured over 18 months and will involve both didactic content and hands-on research projects, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and more effective healthcare interventions for patients in rural and underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on training scientists in patient-centered outcomes have shown promise in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Foster, Tina — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Foster, Tina
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.