[Takeda Pharmaceuticals](https://www.takeda.com/about/corporate-responsibility/funding)

June 2026

Typical award size and duration not specified; funding varies by project and scope.

Supports independent, evidence-based medical education to advance clinical knowledge and improve patient care in oncology and related fields.

--- ## Description Takeda Pharmaceuticals offers Independent Medical Education (IME) Grants to support high-quality, unbiased, evidence-based educational initiatives for healthcare professionals, teams, patients, payers, and health systems. The program aims to close clinical and practice gaps, enhance clinical knowledge and skills, and empower patients to actively participate in their healthcare. Supported activities must be planned and implemented independently of industry influence and be fair-balanced and scientifically rigorous. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Oncology: Colorectal cancer, chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, lymphoma, Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, polycythemia vera, and ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer - Gastroenterology: Inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, short bowel syndrome-intestinal failure - Hematology: Von Willebrand disease, hemophilia A - Immunology: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, hereditary angioedema, primary immunodeficiency disease - Neuroscience: Narcolepsy type 1 - Rare metabolic diseases: Gaucher disease, Hunter syndrome - Transplant: Cytomegalovirus infection Certain topics and disease areas are not eligible for funding; see the "Eligibility" section below for details. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated application submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - No fixed award amount; funding varies based on the scope, scale, and impact of the proposed educational initiative. - Typical grant duration is not specified. - Funding is intended to fully support independent, non-promotional education activities. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include academic institutions, professional societies, medical education providers, and nonprofit organizations. - Activities must be independent, unbiased, and free from industry influence. - Proposals should address clinical practice gaps and be evidence-based. **Areas NOT eligible for funding include:** - Dermatology: Psoriatic arthritis - Gastroenterology: Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic idiopathic constipation, Crohn’s perianal fistulas, fellowships (except via specific Calls for Grant Applications) - Hematology: Not specified as excluded, but see program page for latest updates - Immunology: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (lung disease), immune-mediated inflammatory conditions other than CIDP and PID, multifocal motor neuropathy, secondary immunodeficiency disorders, systemic lupus erythematosus - Neuroscience: Alzheimer disease, ADHD, central disorders of hypersomnolence other than NT1, epilepsy, Huntington disease, major depressive disorder, Parkinson disease - Rare metabolic diseases: Metachromatic leukodystrophy, Fabry disease, stem cell transplant - Vaccines: Dengue --- ## Application Process - Review current areas of interest and eligibility criteria on the [Takeda IME Grants page](https://www.takedaoncology.com/science/independent-medical-education-grants/) or [Takeda’s general IME portal](https://www.takeda.com/en-us/science/independent-medical-education-grants/). - Prepare a detailed proposal describing the educational gap, target audience, objectives, format, and evaluation methods. - Submit applications through the designated online portal or as directed on the program page. - For specific Calls for Grant Applications (CGAs), monitor the [Takeda CGA portal](https://tsupportportal.com/CGA/index.html). - Contact the program office for questions about topics or eligibility. --- ## Additional Information - The program emphasizes transparency, independence, and the absence of promotional influence. - Proposals outside the listed areas of interest may be considered; contact the program office before submission. - Proposals must comply with all relevant regulatory and ethical standards. --- ## External Links - [Takeda IME Grants Main Page](https://www.takedaoncology.com/science/independent-medical-education-grants/) - [Takeda General IME Portal](https://www.takeda.com/en-us/science/independent-medical-education-grants/) - [Call for Grant Applications (CGA) Portal](https://tsupportportal.com/CGA/index.html) - [Takeda Corporate Responsibility & Funding](https://www.takeda.com/about/corporate-responsibility/funding) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General IME Grant Inquiries | [IndependentMedicalEducation.TakedaSupport@Takeda.com](mailto:IndependentMedicalEducation.TakedaSupport@Takeda.com) | | Takeda General Contact | [Contact Page](https://www.takeda.com/contact-us/) |

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