Center for the Ethics of Indigenous Genomic Research- CEIGR

CEIGR is pleased to share an exciting update from the Partnerships for Indigenous-led ELSI Research (PIER) team:

The PIER Community Scholars Program is a program to support and mentor individuals interested in ethical, community-driven Tribal health research. Our first call for applications generated a response and interest in the program that exceeded our expectations. It is clear from all of the amazing applicants that the future of Tribal health research is very bright!

We are pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of PIER Community Scholars for 2026-2028.

Congratulations!

Kali Dale
Rene Begay
Genevieve McGeschick
Dylan Fox
Kim Tantanella
Tillie Stewart
Jessica Lambert

Applications due on April 30!

Apply here: https://redcap.scf.cc/surveys/?s=XKE8RDY43RWTPNFP

The PIER team and CEIGR partners met in Ada last week to discuss new research initiatives and tour the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Looking forward to future work!

Way to go, Genomics and Ethics Program for Native Students- GEN!

Join us THIS Friday March 27th for our final virtual info sessions about the PIER Community Scholars Program. This is a program open to anyone interested in Tribal health research, all career stages and experience levels.

We hope to see you there!

Do you have an interest in Tribal health research? Does your organization or Tribe want to grow its capacity to conduct community-engaged health research? Are you looking to engage in dialogue with others committed to ethical, community-serving research practices? This might be the program for you!

Our final virtual Info Sessions will occur on Friday, March 27. Sign up to get all your questions about the PIER Community Scholars Program answered!

Wondering who should apply? Individuals interested in Tribal health research, all career stages (academic or not), AI/AN and non-Native, with no experience in research necessary.

The Community Scholars program approaches community-based research by first being in community with one another. All lived experiences and ways of knowing are welcome!