The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA) Innovation Grant Program in Newark has three goals:
To fund research, scholarly activities, and community engagement projects that advance the role of RU-N as an anchor institution through innovative approaches to diversity, equity, advocacy, and inclusion.
To fund creative projects that advance the university’s goal to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse community.
To equip individuals with the cross-cultural skills necessary to engage with others in ways that foster dialogue, enable understanding and promote resilience when conflict occurs.
Project topics on diversity and inclusion may include:
Climate, Culture, and Community building
Access, advocacy, and equity
Training, learning, and development
Highest consideration will be given to projects that:
Involve collaboration (across departments/offices/schools/colleges, communities, and/or by faculty/staff/student)
Promote cross-campus, intergroup, and partnership approaches to support the anchor mission.
Have the potential for a significant impact (e.g., sustainable, replicable, and/or far-reaching)
Include outcomes that are impactful, meaningful, clearly outlined, and measurable.
