October 18, 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
ADHD Awareness Month

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults around the globe. This year's campaign is Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives.

International Infection Prevention Week

October 17-23 is International Infection Prevention Week which highlights the significance of infection prevention among healthcare professionals, administrators, legislators, and consumers.
Newark boosted the share of vaccinated young people from 30% in July to 55% in September. 
Upcoming Events
Wellness in the Workplace

October 19, 12pm ET

During the month of October, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will host a Virtual Wellness Fair which will include webinars, events, and resources to promote wellness. The goal is to encourage our faculty, staff, and learners to adopt strategies for improved mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing inside and outside of the workplace.
Research Resources Workshop Wednesday Series

October 20, 4pm ET

The Genomics Core invites you to join this informative session on the Genomics Center.
The Future of Nursing Podcast Series

Episodes 7 of the new 8-part series exploring practical strategies for the nursing field to advance health equity is out now.
Funding Opportunities
Community Innovation Microgrants

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. The New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) Office of Resilience announces the availability of up to $3,000,000 in New Jersey State funding for the purpose of creating three Regional ACE Collaboratives that shall assist DCF in the process of providing microgrants to serve communities in the work to reduce adverse childhood experiences in creative and innovative ways. Learn more here.
Community Resources
Learn more about Down Syndrome here.

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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