How to Apply

All applications must be made using the ADVANCE Proposal Form and submitted via the Pfizer Grants portal via the following link https://cybergrants.com/pfizer/Research.
Please follow the steps below to prepare your application:
  • Download and complete the ADVANCE Proposal Form click here (Please note: You may need to right-click and select "save target as" to download the file).
  • Complete all sections (A. Study details, B. Investigator details, and C. Budget details) and adhere to all specified word counts. The study proposal should be limited to 5000 words, excluding abstract, references, tables, figures, and details about research facilities. Applications with proposals over this limit will NOT be accepted by the Expert Review Panel.
  • The Pfizer Grants portal will ask you to provide details of your budget request. Note that all costs associated with the conduct of the study, including institutional overhead costs and other costs should be identified in full in US $. All grants will be paid in US $. The final budgets of proposals for which a grant has been awarded will be reviewed for fair market value before the contracting process begins.
  • If your grant is approved, your institution will be required to enter into a written grant agreement with Pfizer. Please click here to view the core terms of the agreement.
  • Pfizer has drafted the terms of these agreements to be balanced and reasonable and to further the goals of both parties. Negotiating grant agreements requires significant resources, so please ensure that your institution (including your legal department) is able and willing to abide by these terms before proceeding with submission of your application as they will need to be accepted in their entirety.
  • To read the Q&As click here
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