November 1, 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.  Click here to apply. Deadlines: November 15, 2021 – Letter of Intent Due December 15, 2021 – Applications Due March 1, 2022 – Tentative Pilot Start Date

Lung Cancer Awareness Month The American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative is uniting women, men and caregivers across the country to stand together against lung cancer, the leading cancer killer of women and men in the U.S. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Theory, Methods, and Data Resources for Research on Mitigation of Structural Racism and Discrimination in Health Care and Social Policy November 1, 12pm ET The NJ ACTS Special Populations Core invites you to their 2021 Webinar Series with presenter Olga F. Jarrín Montaner, PhD, RN.

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Racial Healing Circles November 1, 3pm ET Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences invites you to this opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their stories in a safe, brave, and responsible space.

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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.

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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

Learn more about lung cancer 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.

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