We provide funding support to ensure promising targets are investigated, and researchers see male contraception as a viable field of scientific enquiry.
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.
Funding Highlight
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Male Contraceptive Initiative's 2021 Fellowship Program
Our Fellowship program provides direct research support to graduates and postdoctoral fellows investigating novel ways of developing or supporting male contraceptives. This program is a critical component of our funding strategy as it helps to ensure promising, talented scientific minds stay engaged in the field, and that they receive the support and mentorship necessary to achieve success. Find additional details below! |
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Current MCI Research Funding
Our 2021 grant cycle is now closed. For information about future grant opportunities please reach out to grants@malecontraceptive.org, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page in order to be notified of the latest Male Contraceptive Initiative funding opportunities!
MCI-BCM Sponsored Target Screening
This opportunity will facilitate the screening of validated male contraceptive targets for small-molecule inhibitors using the DNA-Encoded Chemistry Technology (DEC-Tec) core facilities available in the lab of Dr. Martin Matzuk and Center for Drug Discovery at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). The purpose of this opportunity is to allow investigators with validated male contraceptive targets to utilize state-of-the-art screening facilities to identify “hit” molecules that bind to the target of interest.
We are now accepting applications for the MCI-BCM Sponsored Target Screening Award. Please see the application announcement for details, and reach out to us with any questions.
We are now accepting applications for the MCI-BCM Sponsored Target Screening Award. Please see the application announcement for details, and reach out to us with any questions.
Trainee Fellowships
Male Contraceptive Initiative supports a fellowship program for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees working with senior investigators in the field of male contraceptives.
Our 2021 Fellowship applications are now closed. Please be sure to visit this page to learn about future fellowship opportunities, or reach out to us at contact@malecontraceptive.org with any questions.
Our 2021 Fellowship applications are now closed. Please be sure to visit this page to learn about future fellowship opportunities, or reach out to us at contact@malecontraceptive.org with any questions.
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
Beverly Tucker, MPH, MPIA, PMP, is a founding board member of Male Contraceptive Initiative and has an illustrious career in global health spanning decades, as well as continents. She is a champion for male contraception, and passionate about supporting scientists all over the world. The annual Tucker Award was established in 2020 to support professional development in the setting of international health.
Male Contraceptive Initiative’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.
We are now accepting applications for the 2021 Tucker Award. Please see the application announcement for details, and reach out to us with any questions.
Male Contraceptive Initiative’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.
We are now accepting applications for the 2021 Tucker Award. Please see the application announcement for details, and reach out to us with any questions.
MCI's Youth Advisory Board Undergraduate Project Grant
MCI’s Youth Advisory Board is pleased to announce the inaugural award for undergraduate research. This award will support small-scale research or advocacy projects applicable to the understanding or development of male contraceptives. Projects must be conducted over the 2021-2022 academic year. Successful applicants will receive $500-1000 in funding, mentorship from MCI, and may be invited to the YAB volunteer committee.
Special thanks to the Parsemus Foundation for their support of this activity!
Applications are open now, and close on Sept 30. For more information, please refer to the full RFA.
Special thanks to the Parsemus Foundation for their support of this activity!
Applications are open now, and close on Sept 30. For more information, please refer to the full RFA.
External Funding Opportunities
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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