Project Funding/Donation Application
What determines if a project is supported?
There are many factors which go into assessing a project application, but here are a few of our priorities to give you an idea of what we are looking for. Alignment with our company's priorities, appropriateness and anticipated efficacy, the number of individuals the program will reach, and ability of the organization to carry out the program.
Types of funding requests
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Other Learning Activity (OLA)
Community and Patient Education
Charitable Donations
Product Donations
Research Grants
Scholarships
Sponsorships/Preceptorships
Fellowship Programs
Sustainability of Healthcare System Projects
Other Learning Activity (OLA)
Community and Patient Education
Charitable Donations
Product Donations
Research Grants
Scholarships
Sponsorships/Preceptorships
Fellowship Programs
Sustainability of Healthcare System Projects
A CME is generally defined as an educational or professional development program for healthcare professionals (HCPs) provided by an independent educational provider, such as a community hospital, academic center, society/association or medical education and communication company, intended to promote improved patient health. They may include but not limited to scientific conferences, lecture series or symposia or scholarships, delivered by HCPs for HCPs and other relevant collaborators. They must be non-promotional and free from commercial bias to facilitate their learning.
Other Learning Programs (OLA) are unaccredited programs but still involve the presenting of medical/scientific information to HCPs by HCPs. The primary focus of OLA must be the exchange of information on related scientifc and clinical issues.
Community and Patient Education are programs designed to increase disease awareness, particularly for populations most at risk, such as presentations, web-based resources and printed materials to educate patients about prevention and care options.
Preceptorships are programs designed to facilitate learning and transfer of skills and knowledge from one HCP to another. Preceptorships allow an HCP to spend time with a Preceptor (trainer ) who is a recognized expert in his/her field to gain a better understanding and insight into a therapeutic area of disease state.
Charitable Donations are, contributions or payments, in cash or in kind, for philanthropic purposes such as improvement of healthcare, patient care or advocacy, civic projects, disaster relief, access to healthcare, or programs for children. Examples include award dinners, fundraising galas, and community initiatives.
It's important to know what kind of request you are considering, since different types of requests require different information to be submitted.
Other Learning Programs (OLA) are unaccredited programs but still involve the presenting of medical/scientific information to HCPs by HCPs. The primary focus of OLA must be the exchange of information on related scientifc and clinical issues.
Community and Patient Education are programs designed to increase disease awareness, particularly for populations most at risk, such as presentations, web-based resources and printed materials to educate patients about prevention and care options.
Preceptorships are programs designed to facilitate learning and transfer of skills and knowledge from one HCP to another. Preceptorships allow an HCP to spend time with a Preceptor (trainer ) who is a recognized expert in his/her field to gain a better understanding and insight into a therapeutic area of disease state.
Charitable Donations are, contributions or payments, in cash or in kind, for philanthropic purposes such as improvement of healthcare, patient care or advocacy, civic projects, disaster relief, access to healthcare, or programs for children. Examples include award dinners, fundraising galas, and community initiatives.
It's important to know what kind of request you are considering, since different types of requests require different information to be submitted.
The review process
All requests for support are evaluated by our Project Application Review Committee. Continuing Medical Education funding is approved by our Medical Affairs department. This committee does not evaluate or approve requests based on prescribing habits, drug reimbursement status or decisions, or any specific interactions or relationship that our company may have with the requestor.
Please note certain types of funding will not be considered, such as: |
- Events that have already occurred.
- Payments directly to individuals.
- Support linked to the purchase, pricing or rebate negotiation of Apotex/Apobiologix products, or access to the formulary.
- Educational programs with recreational events or entertainment for meeting attendees.
- Promotional activities where Apotex/Apobiologix/Apotex Corp selects the speaker or content of the program.
- Grants to any organization found to be listed on the US Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (OIG LEIE) or the General Services Administration Excluded Parties List System (GSA EPLS) or the FDA debarment.
- Activities that do not reflect Apotex/Apobiologix/Apotex Corp priorities.
- Any activity that would improperly influence a governmental agency.
- Any activity intended to promote Apotex/Apobiologix/Apotex Corp products off-label.
- Any activity that would improperly impede the independence of the Requestor.
- Programs for for-profit organizations.
- Programs sponsored by religious organizations.
- Programs for political organizations.
- Organizations that engage in discriminatory practices.
- Capital support or “start-up” costs.
- Alumni drives.
- Funding for an organization’s overhead, e.g., salaries or equipment.
- Professional sports events or athletes.
The review and approval times may vary, depending on the type and value of the request. However, providing complete and accurate information to support your request can help reduce timelines for approval. Requests are not automatically approved, and previous support from the company to an organization does not guarantee future support. Each request is evaluated separately.
Applying isn't tough
We've broken our application process down into three parts, (1) the organization, (2) a contact or representative, and (3) the project's details. All of the required information is collected online in a secure and easy to use application system. You can come back and continue working on an application after you've started it, and only submit it when you feel it's ready. To get started, click below and create a login.