Applications Invited for COVID-19 Burden and Benefit of Vaccination Competitive Grant Program

Organization: Pfizer Global Medical Grants & Partnerships (GMGP)
Apply By: 24 Oct 2024
Grant Amount: 100,000 USD

About the Organization

Pfizer Global Medical Grants & Partnerships (GMGP) supports independent healthcare community initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that align with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies.

About the Grant

This competitive initiative aims to improve the educational experience of primary care physicians and other essential vaccinators regarding COVID-19 and its immediate and long-term effects on individuals, particularly those at increased risk of severe COVID-19.

Geographic Scope/Location of Project

• Global, excluding the US, Canada, and Taiwan.

Project Types and Areas of Interest

Potential applicants should address the educational needs of general practitioners (primary care physicians) and allied healthcare workers (pharmacists, nurses, midwives) concerning COVID-19 and its impact on high-risk individuals. This may include:

• Educational tools/resources to inform vaccinators about disease burden and the risk of severe disease in vulnerable individuals.
• Long-term impact of COVID-19, including long COVID and associated conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular diseases).
• Benefits of adapted vaccines in preventing severe disease and long-term complications.
• Increasing HCP competence and confidence in addressing vaccine hesitancy.
• Strategies to improve co-administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
• Providing clear, accessible information for healthcare professionals (HCPs) to effectively communicate the importance of vaccination to patients and communities.

Funding Range and Project Length

• Funding Amount: Up to 100,000 USD.
• Project Duration: Estimated at one year.

Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants include medical, dental, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy professional schools; healthcare institutions (large and small); professional organizations/medical societies; medical education companies; and other entities with a focus on healthcare professional education or improvement.
• Organizations (not individuals or independent medical practice groups) can apply.
• If the project involves collaboration between departments or institutions, all must have relevant roles, and the requesting organization must play a key role.
• The project lead or an authorized designee must be an employee or contractor of the requesting organization.
• The organization must be legally able to receive funds from Pfizer Inc. It is advised to confirm eligibility before applying, as grants may be rescinded if the organization cannot accept funding.

How to Apply

• Application Deadline: October 24, 2024
• Submission Portal: Pfizer Grants Portal
  • First-time users: Click “Create your password”.
  • Returning users: Sign in and click the “Start A New Knowledge Gap Application” button.

For further information, refer to the detailed guidelines in the Grant Program PDF.

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