Pfizer has launched the Competitive Grant Program for Innovative Digital Health Projects to increase the Quality of Life (QoL) of Multiple Myeloma (MM) patients.
Area of Interest
It is the intent to support projects that focus on improvement of quality of life of MM patients through innovative digital solutions including artificial intelligence.
This might include a critical look at current practice patterns and at the development of new algorithms and work processes.
There will be different types of digital projects that will be considered:
Digital projects aimed at improving patient care (for example patient management and telehealth programs.)
Digital projects aimed at healthcare professional (HCP) decision making support (for example diagnosis and patient management)
Projects, including artificial intelligence application, to enable healthcare systems being smarter, faster, and more efficient in providing care to patients.
Funding Information
Funding support is available up to 70,000 Euros for projects that will be completed within 24 months.
Geographic Scope
Italy
Target Audience
Oncologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with Multiple Myeloma
Eligibility Criteria
Only organizations are eligible to receive grants, not individuals or medical practice groups.
The following may apply:
public healthcare bodies (hospitals, Aziende Sanitarie Locali [ASLs], universities, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico [IRCCS] or accredited private hospitals that are involved in the care of multiple myeloma patients.
Collaborations within institutions (e.g., between departments and/or inter-professional), as well as between different institutions / organizations are encouraged. Please note all partners must have a relevant role and the requesting organization must have a key role in the project.
The applicant must be the Project Lead/Principal Investigator (PI) or an authorized designee of such individual (e.g., Project Lead/PI’s grant/research coordinator).
The Project Lead/PI must be an employee of the requesting organization.
