[Pfizer Inc.](https://www.pfizer.com)

June 18, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 5:00 PM ET)

Up to $6,000 per award for local program costs; Visiting Professor travel/honoraria covered separately; ~12 sites funded

Supports organizations to host Visiting Professorships focused on shared decision making and new therapies in hemophilia care.

--- ## Description This grant, jointly offered by Pfizer and the Hemostasis & Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS), supports organizations in hosting a Visiting Professorship program aimed at improving education around shared decision making (SDM) and emerging therapeutic options in hemophilia care. The program is designed to address specific educational gaps identified by the applicant institution, with up to two days of tailored educational activities led by a distinguished Visiting Professor (or Professors) selected by HTRS. The initiative targets academic clinicians, physician-scientists, multidisciplinary care teams, and patient advocacy groups, aiming to foster enduring improvements in patient care and clinician knowledge. --- ## Due Dates - June 18, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be submitted on or before 5:00 PM ET) - Decision notification: July 30, 2026 - Program start date must be after: November 1, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Individual grant awards: Up to $6,000 per site to cover local program costs (e.g., meeting room rental, AV, onsite logistics, planning/staffing). - Visiting Professor travel expenses and honoraria are covered separately and should **not** be included in your application budget. - Approximately 12 sites will be selected for funding. --- ## Eligibility - **Geographic scope:** United States - **Eligible applicants:** - Professional medical, nursing, allied health, dental, or pharmacy schools - Universities and academic healthcare institutions (large and small) - Patient advocacy groups - Nonprofit professional organizations or medical societies - **Ineligible applicants:** - Individuals or independent groups of physicians not affiliated with an eligible institution - **Additional requirements:** - Applicant must designate a Project/Program Lead who is an employee or contractor of the requesting organization. - For continuing education credit, proof of accreditation must be provided. - For multi-institutional projects, each institution must play a defined and relevant role. --- ## Application Process - Complete the required online application at [www.cybergrants.com/pfizer/knowledge](http://www.cybergrants.com/pfizer/knowledge). - Upload the completed application template in the General RFP Submission field. - Select "Yes" for "Competitive Grant?" in the application. - Choose "Genetics - Hemophilia - KG" as the Primary Area of Interest and "2026 RD US HTRS Hemophilia Visiting Professorship IME" as the Competitive Grant Program Name. - Required components: - Completed application form - Project plan/proposal or meeting agenda - Letter of support from your organization - Proposed budget of logistics expenses - Proof of accreditation (if applicable) - Applications not following instructions will not be accepted. --- ## Additional Information - Applications will be reviewed by an Expert Review Panel (ERP) from HTRS and Pfizer. - Notifications will be sent via email on or before July 30, 2026. - Grant agreements must be signed with Pfizer; modifications are only allowed for legal conflicts. - Funds can only be paid to recipient organizations, not individuals. - For technical help with the application system, use the “Technical Questions” link at the bottom of the application page. --- ## External Links - [Full RFP Document (PDF)](https://cdn.pfizer.com/pfizercom/2026-04/2026-RD-US-HTRS-HemophiliaVisitingProfessorship-IME.pdf?VersionId=inJr2CXTzi8i.lQKtCJMzvMNeRtlO4gt) - [Pfizer Independent Medical Education Grants Portal](http://www.cybergrants.com/pfizer/knowledge) - [Pfizer Inc. Homepage](https://www.pfizer.com) - [Hemostasis & Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS)](https://www.htrs.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Affiliation | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|-------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Talita Honorato-Rzeszewicz | Pfizer | [talita.honorato-rzeszewicz@pfizer.com](mailto:talita.honorato-rzeszewicz@pfizer.com) | 1-800-879-3477 | | Danielle Horwitz | HTRS | [dhorwitz@htrs.org](mailto:dhorwitz@htrs.org) | |

Independent Medical Education Request for Proposals: Improving Shared Decision Making in Hemophilia – Visiting Professorship Program

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