What does sanofi-aventis U.S. look for in making Educational Grant funding decisions?
Funding decisions on Educational Grants in therapeutic areas of interest and expertise to sanofi-aventis U.S. are made through a formal, centralized grant review and decision-making process. Grant Committees include medical, education and legal department representatives who assess and approve proposed grants based upon educational need, design, scientific rigor, independence and compliance, as well as the potential to improve patient care and outcomes. Educational Grant approvals depend on available funding, the volume of educational grant requests, and geographic distribution of funding across high quality activities. The Grant Committee may request additional detail or clarification of the activity’s description or proposed budget, or other items, prior to the final funding decision.