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Grant Application Portal Acorda Grant Program Home MSO IIS Sponsorships Compliance FAQ Acorda’s mission is to develop therapies that restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders. Our company is devoted to supporting neurological research, education, and patient assistance through grant and sponsorship programs. We support a broad group of organizations based on the principles of scientifically rigorous research and programs designed to improve patient education and care. The website provides an overview of the parameters by which we review and assess requests for financial support. Acorda provides grants and sponsorships for academic and other medical centers, medical and professional societies and associations, and patient organizations that are involved in neurological research and education. We also provide philanthropic support to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, particularly those focused on neurological research, education, and patient support. Grant Requests To submit a grant proposal or request a sponsorship or philanthropic support from Acorda, please complete an online application at http://grants.acorda.com/ . Please note that all requests for grants and/or funding need to be submitted 60 days or more in advance of the event or program for which funding is being requested. Acorda's grants portal is designed not to accept a program start date that is less than 60 days from the date application was filled out. The status of a grant request can be found on the portal. Any additional questions regarding status of a grant request should be sent to medaffairs@acorda.com . Medical Scientific Operations Medical Scientific Operations (MSO) is an integral part of the mission of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs to support education for providers and patients, research, and healthcare quality improvement initiatives that can contribute to the health, well being and safety of patients associated with our corporate mission. Educational Grants Medical Education Grants Educational grants can include certified and non-certified programs. Educational grants are only available to organizations, such as a hospital, medical professional society, patient advocacy association, conference sponsor or continuing medical education organization to foster increased understanding of scientific, clinical, or health care issues that contribute to the improvement of patient care. Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Certified Education The purpose of CME is to enhance the ability of the healthcare professional to care for patients. Such programs must be independent, objective, balanced, and reflect scientific rigor in content development. To submit an educational grant proposal, please complete an online application at http://grants.acorda.com/ . Each grant request must include: The subject matter, objectives, proposed audience, program date, location, description of any enduring educational material development, proposed budget, and whether the program will have multiple sponsors. The name, address, and Federal Tax Identification Number of the Educational Grant recipient. In the case of accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs or enduring educational material, a budget showing how the money, if approved, will be spent, and a statement of ACCME compliance (if necessary). Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) The mission of the Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) Program is to advance the knowledge and understanding of Acorda's approved products and therapeutic areas of interest through investigator-initiated proposals for clinical and health outcomes research. Acorda supports the independent research of investigators by providing drug supplies and/or monetary support. The proposed research must address a legitimate medical or scientific question. Investigator Initiated Studies: Clinical investigations conceived and executed by external investigators with support provided by Acorda. All responsibility for the conduct of the study resides with the investigator and their institution that must ensure that the study is conducted under the appropriate ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines including ICH GCP guidelines. Acorda cannot supply a Letter of Cross-Reference to any of the Investigational New Drug Applications (IND) of its products for submission to a regulatory authority. Investigators are required to obtain an IND exemption from regulatory authorities. If you have any questions on submitting an IIS request, you may contact an Acorda Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or send an e-mail to medaffairs@acorda.com . All IIS submissions must be entered into the Acorda Grants website ( http://grants.acorda.com/ ) by the applicant. For a request to be considered for review, the applicant must complete the online submission form in its entirety. Information required includes a summary of the proposed research project, the names of the researchers, the amount of drug supplies required if applicable, and requested funding. In addition, you are required to upload a complete protocol and detailed budget. Upon receipt of all required information, the submission will be sent to Acorda’s IIS committee for review. Complete IIS requests will be reviewed by the IIS Committee 45–60 days following submission. The assessment of an IIS includes the scientific value, validity and rigor of the study, risk/benefit assessment to ensure the safety of human subjects, study design meets ethical guidelines concerning human subjects in research as applicable, intellectual property considerations, amount of funding and drug requested, experience of the investigator and the investigator’s site, as well as consistency with Acorda’s Corporate Mission Statement . There are three possible review outcomes. Applicants will be notified of the decision. Request Approved. Request Declined. The request will be closed. Request for further information. The committee may require additional information about the proposal or suggest minor changes typically related to safety concerns. We will not request a major change to the scope or research aims of the study. If such information is requested, your MSL will contact you to discuss the specific questions related to your proposal. If protocol changes are requested, you will be required to upload the revised documents to the grant's webpage. SPONSORSHIPS: Acorda provides support to independent third-party organizations and qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, particularly those focused on education, awareness, and patient support. The Company is interested in working in partnership with organizations who have well-defined programs including, most importantly, the benefit to patients currently living with neurological disorders such as MS, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or spinal cord injury. To submit a grant proposal or request a sponsorship or philanthropic support from Acorda, please complete an online application at http://grants.acorda.com/ . Each grant request must include: A detailed description of the proposed program, patient advocacy or patient education effort. A description of any enduring educational material development. The objectives, timing, location, proposed budget, and whether the event is intended as a single or multiple sponsor event. The anticipated audience for the program (i.e., type of audience and expected attendance). Information on what the corporate recognition of sponsorship would be for the event or program. The name, address, and Federal Tax Identification Number of the Educational Grant recipient. Operating budget for the previous calendar year, number of employees (both full and part-time), and date of incorporation/establishment. Compliance [Please read before submitting any request] Requests for funding are reviewed and assessed through an online application process. Please note that in accordance with our corporate policy and applicable laws and regulations,...