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Patient Education Grants

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Important Notice: All grants and sponsorships must be submitted in NGCS by October 1, 2026. Submissions received by this date will receive a full review in NGCS. The new platform is scheduled to launch on November 16, 2026. Any submissions planned after October 1st, should be held until the new system is launched.

Novartis is committed to meeting the needs of patients by supporting non-profit patient advocacy organizations in educating and helping patients, caregivers, and the public in therapeutic areas where our company has an interest.

We will evaluate patient education grant requests that are independent of commercial bias and are non-promotional in nature. Patient education grants can be requested to support a variety of different activities including disease awareness, live events, web-based education, print/media, newsletters, websites, seminars, etc. We will only accept grant requests for patient education programs from 501(c)3, 501(c)4, or 501(c)6 nonprofit organizations.

Submission Requirements

In order to be considered, a complete grant application package must be submitted via the online portal at least 60 calendar days prior to the event date. If the completed grant application package is not received at least 60 days prior to the event date, the grant request may be denied.

Required documents for submitting a Patient Education Grant request

Letter of request
Proposed topics/outline/agenda
Detailed needs assessment
Detailed budget
Outcomes measurement plan
Current W9 (signed and dated)

Following are examples of submissions that will not be accepted for a Patient Education Grant request

Grants or payments to entities that are not 501(c)3, 501(c)4, or 501(c)6 non-profit organizations
Promotional exhibit or display space (please contact your local Novartis Sales or Marketing Representative regarding requests for exhibit fees)
Funding to individuals
Capital campaigns, building funds, or operating expenses (e.g., salaries, benefits)
Personal travel
Requests that include activities such as smoking and/or gambling
Requests that include spa or resort activities
Textbooks, medical device- or equipment-related requests
Requests for programs that are already in progress
Treatment specific education
Housing or travel for event/program attendees
Activities held in lavish venues/resort locations
Grants not within the therapeutic areas of interest to Patient Advocacy
Activities involving and or geared predominantly toward HCPs

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Alignment with Novartis strategic areas of interest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is the most important predictor.

Competitive proposals should directly fit:

Novartis therapeutic areas
The specific funding opportunity
Current scientific priorities
Identified medical needs
Relevant drug-development opportunities

Novartis explicitly states that unsolicited research proposals are considered when they align with its strategic areas of interest and can enhance patient care or the development of innovative therapies.

2. Significant unmet medical need ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Strong applications clearly explain the clinical problem and why existing approaches are insufficient.

Examples include:

Limited treatment options
Poor treatment response
Disease progression
Diagnostic gaps
Safety or tolerability problems
Treatment resistance
Unmet patient needs

The strongest proposals connect the research directly to an important healthcare problem.

3. Strong scientific merit and meaningful objectives ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Novartis states that proposed investigator-initiated research must have meaningful scientific objectives and a valid study design.

Competitive proposals demonstrate:

Clear hypothesis
Important research question
Strong scientific rationale
Appropriate methodology
Relevant endpoints
Potential to generate useful medical knowledge

4. Potential to improve patient care ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Strong projects should demonstrate how the findings could:

Improve treatment decisions
Improve patient outcomes
Improve understanding of disease
Optimize use of therapies
Identify appropriate patient populations
Address treatment gaps

Novartis specifically describes external research as a way to complement its own research and better understand the benefit/risk profile of therapies and opportunities to address unmet medical needs.

5. High-quality study design and methodology ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Competitive IIT/IIR proposals should include:

Clearly defined objectives
Appropriate study population
Scientifically justified endpoints
Appropriate controls/comparators
Valid statistical methodology
Realistic timelines
Appropriate safety monitoring

Novartis emphasizes the requirement for a valid study design and protection of patient and animal safety and welfare.

6. Investigator expertise and ability to conduct the study ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Novartis evaluates the qualifications of the proposed investigator and research team.

Important factors include:

Relevant scientific expertise
Clinical research experience
Previous publications
Experience in the therapeutic area
Ability to conduct clinical trials
Appropriate sub-investigators
Institutional resources

For certain Novartis programs, the company explicitly evaluates the PI's therapeutic-area expertise, clinical-trial experience, and available resources.

7. Translational and clinical relevance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The strongest research proposals establish a pathway from scientific findings to patient benefit.

Competitive projects may address:

Biomarkers
Precision medicine
Treatment response
New therapeutic strategies
Clinical outcomes
Real-world evidence
Safety and tolerability
Disease mechanisms relevant to therapy

This is particularly valuable when the research can help advance innovative therapies to more patients.

8. Independence and scientific credibility ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

For investigator-initiated research, Novartis expects the external investigator to retain scientific responsibility.

A strong proposal clearly establishes:

Independent scientific concept
Investigator-led study design
Independent analysis
Publication plans
Appropriate regulatory responsibility
Transparent collaboration with Novartis where applicable

Novartis defines IITs as studies developed and sponsored by an independent investigator or academic sponsor.

9. Clear objectives, milestones, deliverables, and outcomes ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

For general external funding requests, Novartis requires applications to describe:

Clearly defined purpose
Objectives
Deliverables
Milestones
Expected outcomes

This makes a proposal easier to evaluate and demonstrates that the requested funding will produce measurable results.

10. Regulatory compliance, ethics, and appropriate budget ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Competitive proposals must demonstrate:

IRB/ethics compliance where applicable
Patient safety
Data/privacy protections
Appropriate regulatory approvals
Realistic budget
Appropriate use of requested resources
Compliance with local laws and regulations

Novartis emphasizes that external funding must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Specialties

Others

Pharmaceuticals

Eligibility Requirements

Patient education grants can be requested to support a variety of different activities including disease awareness, live events, web-based education, print/media, newsletters, websites, seminars, etc. We will only accept grant requests for patient education programs

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1 Health Plaza, East Hanover, NJ 07936

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