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Before You Complete a Grant Application, Please Take Advantage of Our RAPID
Line!
Interest in funding for medical education initiatives continues to grow.
Recently, we have experienced increases in the volume of grant applications,
the size and scope of programs, and the level of support provided by our
organization. As a result, budgets for some areas of educational interest are
being depleted more rapidly than anticipated.
Because we want to keep our prospective grant applicants informed, and in
recognition of the value of your time required to complete an application for
funding, we are pleased to direct you to the MEGO RAPID (Rapid Assessment of
Potential Interest & Direction) Line. The RAPID Line will enable you to
obtain a "quick read" on your proposed grant request. Here's how it works:
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Call 877-AZGRANT (877-294-7268).
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A member of the MEGO staff will ask you to provide the following information
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Your Name
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Organization Name and Type
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Program Topic
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Program Type
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Program Date
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Amount Requested
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You will be given immediate feedback if possible; otherwise, you will receive a
return phone call. The RAPID feedback will be one of two options:
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Your program would not receive funding at this time. We do not recommend
submission of a grant application.
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Your program is consistent with our current areas of educational interest and
available funding. We recommend that you submit a grant application.
Please note that a RAPID decision will have no bearing on whether or not
your grant request will be funded. Your grant application will be evaluated in
accordance with all established guidelines and policies.
The AstraZeneca Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) is responsible for the
approval and processing of independent medical education grant requests. The
following brochure explains the independent education grants process.
MEGO Brochure
The On-line Application Process
An on-line Grant Application Form and complete instructions can be found on
this site. In order to expedite your grant request, we encourage the use of the
on-line process. With our on-line system, you can save a grant and complete it
at another time.
Please note that completed applications, including all supporting documentation,
must be submitted at least 45 business days prior to the date you need to
receive a funding decision regarding your grant application. Each application
is given careful consideration as part of a rigorous evaluation by our Medical
Education Review Team. Accordingly, it may take up to five weeks, perhaps
longer for more complex requests, for you to receive a decision regarding your
application.
Please also note that MEGO does not accept requests for charitable
contributions. However, you can go here for information about charitable contributions.
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