AstraZeneca: Inviting Applicants for Health and Science Innovation Challenge in U.S.

Deadline: 31 July 2017

AstraZeneca in the United States is inviting applicants for its Health and Science Innovation Challenge.

AstraZeneca is supporting the development of the next generation of scientists and strengthening the independent medical education provided to current students and practitioners.

Objectives

Present a new approach, tool or technology to help solve a health challenge,
Build knowledge and skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math among K-12 or undergraduate students

Program Criteria

Respond to an urgent unmet need related to health and/or science in the community
Describe the intended impact that the program will have on the target population
Define measurable outcomes and outline a how progress will assessed

Funding Information

The fund is up to $15,000.

Eligibility Criteria

US-based nonprofits are eligible to apply.

Exclusions

The Health and Science Innovation Challenge does NOT fund programs that focus exclusively on the following:
- Capital investments and unsolicited capital campaigns
- Fundraisers (e.g. events, galas, etc.)
- Healthcare provider salaries
- Media/awareness campaigns
- Meetings or conferences
- Professional education and/or training for healthcare professionals
- Research or clinical trials
- Programs currently receiving funding from AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca does NOT support:
- Endowments
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Initiatives outside the United States or its territories
- Journals or advertising
- Political causes, lobbying, fraternal or social organizations
- Religious organizations whose activities are not open to the general public
- Nonprofit organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status or disability.
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