Award
NIH Reporter #5U54HD113179-04
Training Component
Recipient
AVERA MCKENNAN
Award Amount
$344,982.00
Ceiling
$344,982.00
Awarded
August 11, 2026
Identifier
5U54HD113179-04
Award to AVERA MCKENNAN for the MARCH Training Component to improve research and care for pregnant women in rural and American Indian communities, focusing on training, community engagement, and cultural competency.
Description
The overall goal of the MARCH Training Component is to enhance knowledge and skills for investigators and community partners to conduct research and improve care for pregnant women to reduce the risk of pregnancy-associated mortality and morbidity in rural and American Indian communities. The training activities focus on improving access and understanding key barriers and facilitators for change, engaging community partners, and enhancing cultural competency and research literacy. The program aims to create a pipeline of researchers committed to maternal health through mentorship, skill development, and community engagement.