The Urban Innovation Fund fosters collaboration among Rutgers University–Camden faculty, staff, and community partners to address critical issues impacting the City of Camden. By leveraging resources from programs, courses, and research projects, the fund supports initiatives that benefit both students and the local community.
Since its inception, the Urban Innovation Fund has invested over $400,000 in community-engaged research projects, creating meaningful impact across Camden. This partnership between Rutgers–Camden researchers and community organizations exemplifies our commitment to scholarship that drives positive change.
Deadline: Letter of intent due by Friday, January 9, 2026
Through OAT, the Libraries award research funds to Rutgers faculty who redesign their courses to use free or low-cost materials or who create a new open textbook. Our goal is to support course material affordability at Rutgers, promote the use of open and affordable educational resources, and empower faculty to innovate their teaching through the use of open, free, or library-licensed materials and teaching aids.
Deadline: Check with your CLU