Description
The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program supports federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications. The program aims to improve the health of American Indian/Alaska Native communities by supporting research and research training. Key aspects of the program include:
• Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Tribes or Tribal entities that have never been supported by a NARCH S06 award and are not supported by an active NARCH Planning Grant award.
• The program will support planning and preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications.
• The award will be for a period of one year, with a maximum budget of $100,000 in direct costs.
• The application should include a detailed plan for the proposed research, a budget, and a description of the applicant's experience and qualifications.