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.
- Travel
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit AstraZeneca.