# University of Kansas/Haskell Indian Nations University IRACDA Project

> **NIH NIH K12** · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE · 2020 · $640,300

## Abstract

ABSTRACT / SUMMARY
We seek continuation of the Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA)
program that builds on the partnership between the University of Kansas (KU) and a nearby tribal college,
Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell). IRACDA combines rigorous mentored research training at KU, a
research-intensive university, with the opportunity to develop teaching skills at Haskell. The award will support
a total of nine postdoctoral IRACDA fellows; each will spend three to four years in a carefully designed
mentoring program in research, teaching, and targeted professional development. In Year 1, the fellows will
begin their mentored research training at KU. The most productive and successful KU faculty members from a
wide range of biomedical disciplines will serve as research mentors for the fellows. The mentored research
component of this program is expected to lead to publications. Fellows will also participate in teaching
workshops and become acquainted with Haskell in preparation for teaching at Haskell. In Year 2, each fellow
will teach a biology, chemistry, or another science course at Haskell for two semesters, gaining experience in
becoming educators. Fellows will be mentored in teaching by experienced Haskell faculty who have gained
expertise in teaching American Indians. The proximity of KU with Haskell will allow fellows to continue doing
research as well. In Year 3, fellows will focus on their research, prepare and submit a grant proposal, and
apply for tenure track positions. An optional Year 4 supported by the institution will allow fellows to further
develop their independent research projects and continue to seek employment. The PI/PD will oversee the
overall program and the Haskell PD will oversee the mentored teaching experience. Evaluation will be done
on a regular basis to ensure that measurable outcomes (such publications, grant submission, undergraduate
researchers mentored, and submission of job applications) are met. This IRACDA program is unique in the
country. This is the only program in the middle of the country, and the only program with a partner institution
that is a 4-year tribal college. Because Haskell educates American Indians that come from across the United
States, this NIH program impacts directly the biomedical and science education of American Indians
nationwide. The project has demonstrated success in training productive and employable scientists, including
three American Indians, who serve as role models and mentors for current Haskell students in the sciences.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9978064
- **Project number:** 5K12GM063651-18
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE
- **Principal Investigator:** ROBERTO N DE GUZMAN
- **Activity code:** K12 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $640,300
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2002-08-01 → 2023-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9978064

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9978064, University of Kansas/Haskell Indian Nations University IRACDA Project (5K12GM063651-18). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9978064. Licensed CC0.

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