summer training project report on performance appraisal pdf

Remove barriers to application by reducing complexity of submission requirements, particularly for Tribal Nations or Organizations that do not already hold NIH grants.Ensure that both research projects and research infrastructure/capacity building are primarily conducted by Tribal Nations and communities rather than by academic partner institutions.Summary of feedback from formal Tribal Consultation Shift away from a reliance on traditional western academic values and norms.Ensure we are looking beyond traditional academic indicators (papers, citations, etc.) in evaluating success and progress.Put reviewers on NARCH study sections from AI/AN communities.

Ensure that reviewers follow guidelines in “American Indian and Alaska Native Research in the Health Sciences: Critical Considerations for the Review of Research Applications”.Better align peer review with the goals of the NARCH program.Although funding rates of first time NARCH proposals is high (75% or 21/28), only 2 of a total of 18 unfunded applicants have applied for funding a second time.Reduce the complexity of NARCH grant applications and awards.Provide more support for Tribes and Tribal Organizations in applying for and managing grants.Increase opportunities for/emphasis on capacity building, including helping AI/AN students develop into researchers.Shift the focus away from academic institutions doing the research to the Tribes doing the research.Summary of feedback from NIH Tribal Advisory Committee Almost 60% of the research projects have implemented Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methods, which intimately involves the AI/AN community and has been shown to enhance relationships and build trust.(Note: difficult to empirically assess a modified RPPR using a specific data collection item could help) The NARCH program has likely reduced AI/AN communities’ distrust of research.NARCH grantees have partnered with 22 research-intensive institutions (92% of NARCH awards).NARCH programs have funded 53 student and faculty enhancement subprojects from the high school to faculty level.

The NARCH program has promoted a cadre of scientists and health research professionals interested in AI/AN health research and enhanced partnerships between AI/AN communities and research institutions.

Research projects funded by NARCH have examined the most significant health disparities experienced by AI/AN communities (e.g., substance abuse, diabetes, mental health, cancer, etc.).

NARCH projects must be supported and prioritized by the AI/AN organization.

The NARCH program supports health research projects prioritized by AI/AN communities and works toward reducing health disparities.

All of NARCH funding and management was moved to NIGMS.

Administrative Core became a required component and Capacity Building Projects were added as of NARCH VIII.

The NARCH program has changed over time.

The working group agreed that certain areas could be modified, optimized, or strengthened.

Can certain areas of the NARCH program be optimized, improved, or strengthened?.

While the current goals and objectives are appropriate overall, some goals and objectives could benefit from modification.

Are the current program objectives the correct objectives?.

The working group agreed the current NARCH objectives are being met.

Is the NARCH program meeting its stated objectives?.

The items listed in this section represent impressions and suggestions derived from the NIGMS Advisory Council Working Group on NARCH and the NIH Tribal Advisory Council as well as feedback derived from Tribal Leaders through formal

Summer training project report on performance appraisal pdf