October 25, 2021
2022 PIAP Grant Program Application Is Now Open!

PIAP grants are one-year competitive awards to facilitate collaborations between academic researchers from Rutgers University, Princeton University, and/or New Jersey Institute of Technology with community organizations so they can work together on health research that benefits our communities. 

Deadlines:
November 15, 2021 – Letter of Intent Due
December 15, 2021 – Applications Due
March 1, 2022 – Tentative Pilot Start Date
Exploring the Deep Roots of Systemic Racism

Rutgers-Newark is joining a network of scholars working to uncover the beginnings of modern conceptions of race and racism through the study of pre-modern times funded by a $3.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Are You Addicted to Technology?

Petros Levounis, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and associate dean at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, discusses signs of and treatments for technology addiction.
New Mental Health Helpline for Nurses Under Stress From the Pandemic

A new mental health helpline based at Rutgers, staffed by current and retired nurses, is providing support for nurses and their family members, Northjersey.com reports.
Upcoming Events
On The Pandemic Podcast Series

On the Pandemic is a podcast series in which university experts and leaders in health examine the critical challenges we face in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Mary Marchetta O’Dowd, Executive Director of Health Systems and Population Health Integration.
The Future of Nursing Podcast Series

Episodes 8 of the new 8-part series exploring practical strategies for the nursing field to advance health equity is out now.
Funding Opportunities
Bristol Myers Squibb

RFP Topic: Development and Implementation of Innovative Interventions that Effectively Address Health Disparities in Access to Care for Medically Underserved Communities. 
Eligibility: U.S. based non-profit patient advocacy and community-based organizations, health equity focused organizations and coalitions, medical or professional societies and academic institutions.
Deadline: Response must be received on or before November 5, 2021 by 5 pm EST.
Learn more here.
Community Resources
New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services. 

You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here.

Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University.

Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.
New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science

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