Funding
On this page we feature information about our funding schemes, links to internal and external announcements, and contact information. We're interested in any research in any discipline that's relevant to male contraceptive development. For most research funding, MCI has an annual funding cycle for that generally opens in Q2. We also have opportunities for trainee support, including an annual graduate and postdoctoral fellowships program that opens in Q1, and an ongoing Trainee Success program that accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Current MCI Research Funding
Our 2020 David Sokal Innovation and Discovery & Development Awards have been announced. Congratulations to our awardees, Eppin Pharma, The Jackson Lab, IBYME, Planned Parenthood, and UMass-Amherst.
Our 2021 grant cycle will open in Q2 2020. Subscribe to our newsletter below to be notified of the latest Male Contraceptive Initiative funding opportunities!
Our 2021 grant cycle will open in Q2 2020. Subscribe to our newsletter below to be notified of the latest Male Contraceptive Initiative funding opportunities!
Trainee Fellowships
MCI supports a fellowship program for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees working with senior investigators to develop new male contraceptives.
The 2020 application period has closed and our 2020 cohort has been announced. Please check back in early 2021 for future fellowship opportunities.
The 2020 application period has closed and our 2020 cohort has been announced. Please check back in early 2021 for future fellowship opportunities.
Trainee Success
MCI supports the career development of graduate and postdoctoral trainees directly through our Success program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for any activity or need that advances the career of a trainee interested in the field of male contraception.
Examples of eligible activities include travel grants, digital conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities. Applications are evaluated based on relevance of the proposed activity, applicant strength and available funds. Applicants are encouraged to contact logan@malecontraceptive.org for questions regarding eligibility.
Examples of eligible activities include travel grants, digital conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities. Applications are evaluated based on relevance of the proposed activity, applicant strength and available funds. Applicants are encouraged to contact logan@malecontraceptive.org for questions regarding eligibility.
The Beverly Tucker Award
MCI’s Beverly Tucker Award provides up to $5,000 to support a student or professional residing outside of the United States to travel internationally for the purposes of career development.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tucker Award Applications are currently closed. Please check back for future opportunities.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tucker Award Applications are currently closed. Please check back for future opportunities.
External Funding Opportunities
Agencies in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are promoting Next Generation Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (NGM) in a funding announcement offering up to five years of funding for multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) that offer protection against pregnancy and other indications such as HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Applications are ongoing, with due dates in May of 2020 and 2021.
The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is offering funding towards a contraceptive research center that facilitates development of new male and female contraceptives, as well as behavioral and social science research. Letters of intent are due in December 2020.
The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is offering funding towards providing investigators with a mechanism to request services from the state-of-the-art Chemical Synthesis and Optimization Facility that would advance their development program for either male or female contraceptives. Applications are ongoing, with due dates in December 2020, May 2021, and December 2021.
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The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is offering funding towards a contraceptive research center that facilitates development of new male and female contraceptives, as well as behavioral and social science research. Letters of intent are due in December 2020.
The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is offering funding towards providing investigators with a mechanism to request services from the state-of-the-art Chemical Synthesis and Optimization Facility that would advance their development program for either male or female contraceptives. Applications are ongoing, with due dates in December 2020, May 2021, and December 2021.
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