Patient Education Grant Requests

Introduction

The Oncology Affairs & Patient Advocacy department is committed to keeping the needs of patients at the forefront of Novartis Oncology by providing grant funding for activities that advance the objectives of non-profit patient advocacy organizations. Grant requests submitted must provide value to patients and must be consistent with the mission of the Novartis Oncology Business Unit.

All grant request submissions are reviewed initially by Patient Advocacy. Secondly, all grants are reviewed by an independent committee, the Office of Grants and Education (OGE), within Novartis Oncology. No commitment of funds can be made until the grant request is approved by OGE. Approval of similar grant activities in previous years does not guarantee future approval.

 

Novartis Oncology Mission

To become the world's premier oncology company by consistently discovering, developing, and producing broadly available novel therapies that improve and extend the lives of cancer patients.

 

Eligibility Requirements

501(c) ( 3 ) organization
Complete grant applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event date.

 

Areas of Focus within Oncology Patient Advocacy Relations (include but are not limited to):

• Breast Cancer
• Clinical Trial Awareness, Education & Outreach Activities
• General Education for Patients with Cancer
• GIST
• Iron Overload
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Thalessemia
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes
• Leukemia/Lymphoma
• Lung Cancer
• Multiple Myeloma
• Neuroendocrine Tumors
• Acromegaly
• Carcinoid Cancer
• Cushings Disease
• Pancreatic Islet Cell Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Rare Disease
• Renal Cell Cancer
• Tuberous Sclerosis

 

Key Factors for Consideration

• Clear goals of improvement to patient care
• Innovative, stimulating programs
• Needs assessment and pre-defined outcome measures
• Therapeutic areas of interest to Novartis Oncology
• Full compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines as established by OIG and PhRMA code
• Detailed and reasonable line-item budget
• Grant request submitted at least 60 calendar days prior to the event date

 

Grant Request Not Considered

• Grants to individuals
• Operating expense (e.g. salaries, benefits)
• Exhibit and display fees
• Grants that include activities such as smoking and/or gambling
• Grants which include spa or resort activities
• Requests for building funds

 

Contact Information:

E-mail: oncadvocacy.grants@novartis.com
Mail: Oncology Affairs & Patient Advocacy
1 Health Plaza, Building 432
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Phone: 877-778-2530