Pre-Application webinar for Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH) Program (PAR-23-298 R01, PAR-23-299 R21, PAR-23-285 R34)

A Pre-application webinar for the Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH) Program (PAR-23-298 R01, PAR-23-299 R21, PAR-23-285 R34) will be held on January 25, 2024 from 1:00-2:30 pm ET. Info for the webinar can be found at Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH) Program | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (nih.gov)

For additional information, please contact Dr. Alexa Romberg at [email protected] or Dr. Sarah Vidal at [email protected]

Pre-Application webinar for Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Program (PAR-23-166)

A Pre-application webinar for the NARCH Program (PAR-23-166) will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 2:30-4:00 pm ET. The NARCH Program application due dates are: July 8, 2024; July 8, 2025; and July 8, 2026. The Pre-application webinar information is Zoom link, Meeting ID: 160 175 6395, Passcode: NIGMS

For additional information, please contact Dr. Krishan Arora at [email protected]

Apply Now to the NCI iCURE Program

Applications for the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) Fall 2024 Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) program are being accepted now through December 6, 2023. The program is a mentored research experience for students and scientists from diverse backgrounds. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit the iCURE webpage, which also includes a pre-recorded, pre-application webinar link. 

PAR-24-041: NARCH Planning Grants (R34 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

A new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) specific for Tribes and Tribal organizations has been released: Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (PAR-24-041). The NOFO will support planning grants for Tribes and Tribal organizations to plan and conduct preparatory work in developing a future NARCH application. Learn more and apply now.

Native American Heritage Month at COSWD

In the latest Diversity Blog by the Office of the Director, Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD), Dr. Marie A. Bernard discusses her perspective as a physician and researcher from Oklahoma and highlights the office’s new initiative involving outreach to research-active institutions, including Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Read their latest post.

Bringing Science to Tribal Community

The NIH Catalyst newsletter reports on the August 2023 annual Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting where elected Tribal officials exchanged views, gathered information, and advised how NIH programs could best address the health challenges facing their communities.

A Personal Journey to Dentistry and the Importance of Mentorship

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) will host speaker, Dr. Tamana (Bunny) Begay from Indian Health Services (IHS) for her presentation, “A Personal Journey to Dentistry and the Importance of Mentorship.” Join this virtual NIH event on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST.

Obesity and Metabolic Health in Indigenous American Children

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) will host National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) speaker, Dr. Madhumita Sinha for her presentation, “Obesity and Metabolic Health in Indigenous American Children.” Join this virtual NIH event on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EST. 

Native American Heritage Month Lecture with Dr. Karina Walters

On November 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, THRO Director Dr. Karina Walters, presented “Watering the Seeds of AI/AN Ancestral Love and Wisdom to Create Healthful Families and Generations,” as a featured speaker for the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), part of the Administration for Children and Families. After the presentation, Dr. Walters and ANA Commissioner Patrice Kunesh talk together about issues related to the health of Native children and families.

Health Equity Webinar: Improving Cardiovascular Health Among Indigenous Communities

On November 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. EDT, NHLBI-funded Strong Heart Study (SHS) investigators, Dr. Jason Deen and Dr. Amanda M. Fretts, will be delivering a webinar for the American College of Cardiology (ACC) about cardiovascular disease among Indigenous Peoples and the social determinants of health that contribute to this issue. Learn more and register now.