About Native American-Engaged Research Training

The research process can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. Working with Indigenous peoples, communities and Tribal Nations requires additional specialized knowledge and preparation beyond what is typically required for a research project. This is true for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, though different challenges and needs are expected to arise depending on these and other aspects of a researcher’s positionality.

This training is intended to help Idaho State University affiliated researchers navigate the process of forming a research collaboration with Indigenous peoples, communities, and Tribal Nations. Particular attention is given at the end of this document to working with Tribal Nations located within the state of Idaho and to working with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

The training aims to:

• Educate and guide researchers in planning collaborative research.
• Point to additional resources that may facilitate their research process.

This training is organized into a series of short lessons and quizzes. You must pass each quiz with an 80% to complete the training. Once the training is complete, you will receive a certificate. Training will need to be updated every 5 years.

When submitting a research proposal to any ISU research approvals board, to the Office for Research for a grant application, or to a Native Nation’s research approvals board or council, you should attach:

• The current Native American-Engaged Research Training certificate of completion, and
• A completed Native-Engaged Research Form