Call for Grant Applications –
Pfizer Independent Medical Education RFPs: Competitive Grant Program
About Organisation
Pfizer Inc. is a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative medicines and vaccines. With a mission to improve health and well-being, Pfizer focuses on research and development across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas, including vaccines, oncology, and rare diseases. As part of its commitment to addressing global health challenges, Pfizer actively supports educational initiatives that enhance healthcare knowledge and practice. The company is particularly invested in addressing emerging health crises, such as COVID-19, through its grants and partnerships. Pfizer’s Competitive Grant Program empowers healthcare professionals, institutions, and organizations worldwide to drive improvements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. By providing funding and resources, Pfizer aims to equip healthcare workers with the necessary tools to address the evolving challenges of global health, ensuring that they can provide high-quality care to their patients and communities.
About the Grant
Pfizer’s Competitive Grant Program is designed to enhance the education of primary care physicians and vaccinators regarding COVID-19 and its immediate and long-term effects, particularly in individuals at increased risk of severe disease. The grant focuses on addressing educational gaps for healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, nurses, and midwives, by offering tools and resources that cover critical topics like disease burden, long COVID, and coadministration of vaccines. The program aims to improve healthcare providers’ understanding of the evolving nature of COVID-19 and the benefits of adapted vaccines. It also emphasizes building healthcare professionals’ confidence in addressing vaccine hesitancy and ensuring effective communication with patients about the importance of vaccination. Projects eligible for funding must focus on improving healthcare provider competence and equipping them to provide optimal care and vaccination strategies. The geographic scope for this grant is global, excluding the US, Canada, and Taiwan.
Who can Apply?
This grant is open to organizations that specialize in healthcare professional education or healthcare improvement. Eligible applicants include medical, dental, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy schools, as well as healthcare institutions, professional organizations, medical societies, and medical education companies. Only organizations, not individuals, are eligible to apply, and they must have the capacity to receive funding directly from Pfizer Inc. The project lead must be an employee or contractor of the requesting organization and have a key role in the proposed project. If multiple departments or institutions are involved, each must play a relevant part in the initiative. Organizations should confirm their legal eligibility to receive funding from Pfizer before submitting an application, as grants awarded to organizations that later prove ineligible may be rescinded.
How to Apply?
Eligible organizations can submit applications through Pfizer’s grant portal. Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and confirm their institution’s legal capacity to accept funding.
Application Deadline
The deadline for application submission is 24th October 2024.
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