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Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support
Independent medical education for systemic lupus erythematosus
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Bristol Myers Squibb Independent Medical Education supports educational initiatives in immunology focused on systemic lupus erythematosus. It supports live and enduring educational activities, online resources, and outcomes reporting related to disease understanding, treatment gaps, and treat-to-target care.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Live hybrid satellite symposium at ACR Convergence 2026.
- On-demand web-based enduring educational activity.
- Online resources and tools supporting rheumatology practice.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Request
- Supporting attachments uploaded in PDF format
- Organization information for the application
- Contact information for request correspondence
- Budget details for the proposed activity, if requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community rheumatologists
- Academic rheumatologists
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Physician groups
- Organizations requesting support for activities already completed
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications for individuals or physician groups
- Requests for retroactive support of activities already completed
- Start-up or establishment of new organizations
- Entertainment, parties, lavish meals, childcare, or recreational activities
- Lobbying and unrelated operational expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
Selection criteria
- Higher priority is given to proposals offering online resources and tools.
- Activities achieving Moore’s Levels 5 and 6 are highly favored.
- The educational initiative must address the identified learning gaps.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Develop the executive summary, needs assessment, learning objectives, outcomes plan, and budget.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Use the Bristol Myers Squibb Independent Medical Education online application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Bristol Myers Squibb after submission.
- If more information is needed, the organization will be contacted by email.
- Funding decisions are communicated by letter.
- A Letter of Agreement must be signed before the event date for approved requests.
- Organizations receiving support must complete a close-out process after the activity, when required.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through a unified Letter of Request.
- Funding decisions are communicated by letter to recipient organizations.
- Bristol Myers Squibb may request additional information during review.
- Funding requests should be submitted at least 4 weeks before the event date.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support Program
What is the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support?
Bristol Myers Squibb Independent Medical Education supports educational initiatives in immunology focused on systemic lupus erythematosus. It supports live and enduring educational activities, online resources, and outcomes reporting related to disease understanding, treatment gaps, and treat-to-target care.
Who is eligible for the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support program?
To be eligible for the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support program, you must:
Must focus on systemic lupus erythematosus
Must include measurable outcomes
Must present a detailed budget
What expenses are eligible under Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support?
Live hybrid satellite symposium at ACR Convergence 2026.
On-demand web-based enduring educational activity.
Online resources and tools supporting rheumatology practice.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support?
You can contact Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada (BMS).
Where is the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support available?
The Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support program is available across Canada.
Is the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support?
Grants, Giving & Corporate Sponsorship Support is funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada (BMS)