ASRM Research Institute Announces New Grant Partners Program
Nov 04, 2021
Author: ASRM
Origin: ASRM Bulletin
The Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation, the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and EMD Serono, Inc. All Offer Grant Funding
Today, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) announced partnerships with four organizations in the reproductive health field: The Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation, the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and EMD Serono, Inc.
The Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine is funding supporting the ASRM Research Institute for a two-year research program with total grant funding of up to $50,000. The purpose of this grant is to support an innovative research project dedicated to improving assisted reproductive technology and in vitro fertilization.
The Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association has agreed to fund an annual award of $40,000 for a two-year project. The purpose of this grant is to support innovative research that provides insights into causes, diagnosis, management, or pathogenesis of recurrent pregnancy loss.
EMD Serono, Inc. is supporting a $7,500 grant to fund a Nurse Professionals Research Award. This award, specifically supporting nursing professionals in reproductive medicine, will support research focused on clinical outcomes, including research and quality improvement projects.
In addition, EMD Serono, Inc. is awarding two educational grants to ASRM, in the amount of $15,000 each, to expand research opportunities for underrepresented minority populations in the profession and leadership of reproductive medicine, as set forth by the ASRM Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is awarding two educational grants to ASRM, in the amount of $10,000 each, to support REI fellow-specific research in reproductive medicine. These grants will fund clinical or translational research related to the evaluation, treatment, and management of reproductive health diagnoses.
"We are pleased to announce these important opportunities and honored to be able to partner with these generous organizations. These grants represent important focus areas for us and add strength to the ASRM Research Institute, supporting the important work that is yet to be done." -- Marcelle Cedars, M.D., President of ASRM
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