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 2022 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 2022 grant cycle has accepted submissions and is currently under review. Please see the application announcement for details, and reach out to us at contact@malecontraceptive.org with any questions.
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!
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's Youth Advisory Board Undergraduate Project Grant
MCI's Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of young people (ages 16-28) providing their perspectives to our work and advocating for male contraception. This request for applications is for undergraduate students interested in working on projects related to new male contraception.
Applicants are encouraged to contact kathryn@malecontraceptive.org for questions regarding eligibility.
Applicants are encouraged to contact kathryn@malecontraceptive.org for questions regarding eligibility.
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 2022 Fellowship cycle has closed. Please watch this space for future opportunities or reach out to us at contact@malecontraceptive.org with any questions.
Our 2022 Fellowship cycle has closed. Please watch this space for future 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.
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 currently accepting applications for the 2022 Tucker Award. Please see the application details for more information, or reach out to us with any questions at grants@malecontraceptive.org.
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 currently accepting applications for the 2022 Tucker Award. Please see the application details for more information, or reach out to us with any questions at grants@malecontraceptive.org.
External Funding Opportunities
Contraceptive Development Research Center (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support and facilitate multidisciplinary approaches towards the development of new and/or improved contraceptive methods for both men and women through the formation of a Contraceptive Development Research Center. This FOA also allows the inclusion of translational studies to facilitate the pre-clinical to clinical transition and increase the likelihood of clinical success. The Center will serve as a national resource for development of early stage investigators electing to pursue careers in contraceptive research.
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