[Bayer](https://www.grants-contributions.bayer.com)

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Amount varies by project; funding is competitive and based on proposal needs.

Supports investigator- or institution-initiated research aligned with Bayer’s therapeutic focus areas, with monthly proposal review.

--- ## Description Bayer Healthcare invites investigator- and institution-initiated research proposals that align with its therapeutic areas of interest, including but not limited to dermatology, radiology, gynecologic therapies, hematology, multiple sclerosis, and oncology. This program is designed to foster innovative research and scientific collaboration, supporting projects that address unmet medical needs and advance clinical or non-clinical knowledge. Bayer reviews proposals on a rolling, monthly basis, with all required documentation and contracts needing completion before project initiation. Proposals may request funding, product support, or both. Approval depends on scientific merit, technical quality, alignment with Bayer’s research strategy, and available budget. --- ## Due Dates - No specific due dates available; submission is accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly (anticipated). - All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding is competitive and determined by the needs of each proposal. - There is no published minimum or maximum award; budget should be justified and based on fair market value. - Requests for funding, products, or both are considered. --- ## Eligibility - Open to qualified investigators, institutions, and organizations external to Bayer Pharmaceuticals. - Research must align with Bayer’s current therapeutic focus areas (contact Bayer for the most up-to-date list). - Proposals for projects that have already started or are completed will not be considered. - Both clinical and non-clinical research activities are eligible. - Applicants must ensure all regulatory, ethical, and institutional approvals are in place before project initiation. --- ## Application Process - Register and submit proposals through Bayer’s [Mont Blanc electronic approval and tracking system](https://iirportal.bayer.com/). - Required application materials include: - Study concept and synopsis - Completed IIR assessment templates (provided after registration) - Investigator’s CV - Detailed budget request - Description of research facility and team - Background, objectives, and study design, including endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and statistical analysis - IRB information and publication plan - The process includes pre-check, proposal submission, review and approval/rejection (typically within 1.5–2 months), contracting, study realization, and study conclusion/publication. - All contracts must be executed before project start. - Funding is not guaranteed and depends on proposal quality, alignment, and available budget. --- ## Additional Information - Funding is limited and highly competitive; not all proposals will be supported. - Changes to the original proposal or funding request after approval require resubmission and re-assessment. - The final study report or manuscript should be submitted to Bayer within 1 year after study completion. - Previous support from Bayer does not guarantee future funding. --- ## External Links - [Bayer Investigator-Institution Initiated Research Program Overview](https://www.grants-contributions.bayer.com/home/investigator-institution-initiated-research) - [Pharmaceuticals Investigator-Institution Initiated Research Details](https://www.grants-contributions.bayer.com/home/investigator-institution-initiated-research/pharmaceuticals-investigator-institution-initiated-research) - [Radiology Investigator Initiated Research Details](https://www.grants-contributions.bayer.com/home/investigator-institution-initiated-research/radiology-investigator-initiated-research) - [Mont Blanc Submission Portal](https://iirportal.bayer.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General IIR Support | [support.montblanc@bayer.com](mailto:support.montblanc@bayer.com) | | Program Information | [Bayer Grants & Contributions](https://www.grants-contributions.bayer.com/home/investigator-institution-initiated-research) | ---

Investigator-Institution Initiated Research - Bayer

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