[Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving)

April 7, 2026 (Full application via BMS portal)

Up to $200,000 per grant; single-year funding; multiple awards may be made.

Supports innovative educational initiatives to address stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) for US healthcare professionals.

Proposals must be submitted through the BMS portal by April 7, 2026, 12 PM EST.

--- ## Description This opportunity, issued by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s Independent Medical Education (IME) department in alliance with Johnson & Johnson, seeks applications for educational programs focused on stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF). The goal is to address knowledge gaps and professional practice barriers among healthcare providers, leveraging innovative formats to improve patient outcomes and professional competence in this critical area of cardiovascular disease. The RFE invites proposals for comprehensive, engaging educational initiatives—including live, virtual, and on-demand activities, online resource tools, and, optionally, health equity components. Programs should address the latest science, clinical guidelines, practice gaps, and the evolving landscape of anticoagulation therapies. --- ## Due Dates - April 7, 2026: Full application deadline via the BMS portal (by 12 PM EST) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum funding available: **$200,000 per individual grant submission** - Single-year funding; multiple awards may be made - Budget must be justified and detailed in the application --- ## Eligibility - Open to accredited providers of continuing medical education (CME/CE), including: - Academic medical centers - Professional societies - Medical education companies - Nonprofit organizations - Activities must be ACCME, AANP, AAPA, ACPE, or ANCC accredited - Applicants must be able to independently assess educational needs and develop content (not for promotional purposes) - Geographic focus: United States - Intended audience includes primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in AF and stroke prevention --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted **online via the Bristol Myers Squibb IME portal** - Proposals should include: - Executive summary (1–2 pages) - Needs assessment and identified practice gaps - Target audience and recruitment strategies - Learning objectives (measurable and aligned with identified gaps) - Program evaluation/outcomes reporting (Moore’s Levels 4–6 preferred) - Educational design and teaching methods (multiple modalities encouraged) - Communication and dissemination plan - Innovation statement - Detailed budget and rationale - Compliance with ethical codes and conflict of interest policies is required - Refer to the [Guidance for Outcomes Report](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/IME/request-for-education.html#rfe-26-thr-101) for preferred evaluation methods --- ## Additional Information - Proposals that measure higher-level outcomes (Moore’s Levels 5 and 6) and use interactive, multi-method, and multi-exposure educational strategies will be prioritized. - Health equity components are encouraged but not mandatory. - Activities must be evidence-based and current with the latest clinical data and guidelines. --- ## External Links - [IME Request for Education – Program Page](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/IME/request-for-education.html#rfe-26-thr-101) - [Full RFE PDF](https://www.bms.com/assets/bms/us/en-us/pdf/RFE-26-THR-101.pdf) - [BMS Corporate Giving – How to Apply](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving/how-to-apply-for-corporate-giving.html) - [Current Funding Opportunities](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving/current-funding-opportunities/request-for-proposals-education.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------| | Briana Botros, PharmD, RPh, BCPS | Associate Director, Medical Education | [Briana.Botros@bms.com](mailto:Briana.Botros@bms.com) | +1 800-831-9008 | | Kenneth Todd Moore, DBE, MS, FAHA, FCP | Scientific Director, Cardiovascular Disease | [Kmoore17@its.jnj.com](mailto:Kmoore17@its.jnj.com) | | ---

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