Moderna Foundation supports independent educational initiatives focused on mRNA technology and key diseases like COVID-19, influenza, RSV, norovirus, and oncology to advance medicine and patient care.
Funder: Moderna Foundation
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | November 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: No strict upper limit; awards must be reasonable and customary for the proposed activity.
Summary: Supports independent educational activities advancing medicine and patient care, with emphasis on mRNA technology and diseases such as norovirus, COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and oncology.
Key Information: Program start date must be at least 60 days after the application deadline; only organizations (not individuals) are eligible.
The Moderna Foundation's Medical Education Program funds independent educational initiatives aimed at advancing the development of medicine and improving patient care. The program focuses on supporting high-quality scientific and clinical education in key areas such as norovirus, COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and oncology, with a particular emphasis on mRNA technology, disease burden, prevention strategies, and novel treatment modalities. The initiative seeks to educate healthcare professionals and the broader community, promoting innovation and the dissemination of knowledge to address current and emerging healthcare challenges.