Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional)
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-04-29. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If your tribe or tribal organization is ready to lead health research and build research capacity, this NIH program funds exactly that mission.
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What this is
This NIH program specifically targets tribal governments and tribal organizations—not individual researchers or commercial entities—to lead health research initiatives benefiting Native American communities. Funding supports a range of research activities from basic science to clinical trials, career development for tribal researchers, and infrastructure improvements. The program runs through 2026 and is ideal for tribal institutions seeking to build research capacity and address health disparities in their communities.
Who can apply
Applicants must be federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or tribal organizations (non-governmental). Individual researchers and for-profit entities are not eligible; the program is restricted to tribal entities.
Eligible applicant types
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Full description — from the agency
The purpose of theNative American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program is to fund federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations to support health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure enhancement activities.
Topics: native american health research · tribal research funding · ai/an health disparities · tribal research infrastructure · NIH grants for tribes
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