CUNY INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH EQUITY
The City University of New York (CUNY) Institute for Health Equity (CIHE) is a CUNY-wide institute that coordinates research, teaching, service and community engagement with the goal eliminate health inequalities, reduce health disparities and promote health.
In 2020-2021 CIHE embarked in a Strategic Plan process that defined CIHE’s mission, goals and actions items for the next 5 and 10 years. At CIHE’s core are a group of distinguished faculty (affiliated and contributing) from across the CUNY-system; undergraduate and graduate students and community partners.
The CUNY Institute of Health Equity at Lehman College is proud to announce its recertification for a five-year period, authorized by the Board of Trustees, effective June 25, 2024.
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Health Disparities Dissemination Science (HDDS) Faculty Summer Fellowship
Call For Applications!
Fellowship Goals:
- Foster the design of feasible health promotion interventions targeting the Bronx
- Reduce health disparities in high-risk racial and ethnic populations
- Prevent chronic diseases through creative, innovative, and research-based interventions
The priority focus is on:
- Unintentional Injuries - Addressing motor vehicle, pedestrian, and cycling accidents, falls, and fires.
- Smoking cessation (tobacco and non-tobacco products) - Interventions that create awareness of the risks, promote treatment and adherence.
- Breastfeeding Support - Developing comprehensive, integrative breastfeeding practices.
- Food Insecurity & Nutrition - Community-based or healthcare setting interventions using voucher incentive programs or produce prescriptions for fruits and vegetables.
- Other topics will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Fellowship Details:
- Single PI: $2,500; Two Pls: $4,000
- 3-5 fellowships will be awarded
- Funding provided as summer salary
- Fellowship period: June-August 2025
Key Dates: Letter of Intent due by April 15th, 2025.
Informational Sessions: Informational sessions will be hosted on the following dates:
02/28 - 10 AM
03/07 - 1 PM
03/12 - 2 PM
03/20 - 4 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 474 899 5742
Questions: Dr. Maria Isabel Roldós & Dr. Jaye Jones
Email: institute.healthequity@lehman.cuny.edu
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