Investigator-Sponsored Trial Requests Click Here

If you would like to request support for an Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST; also known as Investigator-Initiated Study or Trial).

Healthcare Related Charitable Contributions Click Here

Donations to support the general activities of a registered tax-exempt organization under sections 501(c)(3)(4)(6) of the US Internal Revenue Code, which are engaged in healthcare-related charitable purposes. Examples include: exhibit space, patient education initiatives, tier level sponsor at an event for a booth, banners, etc.

All charitable giving must serve a clearly defined legitimate charitable purpose, and Shire may only receive an incidental benefit from any such contributions

May be payable to organizations including hospitals, medical societies, medical schools, 501(c)(3)(4)(6) organizations, etc.

Use of charitable contribution funds is unrestricted, which means Shire does not control the recipient’s use of the funds; use is at the sole discretion of the recipient.

This information pertains only to organizations based in the United States.

Healthcare Related Sponsorship Requests Click Here

Support for healthcare-related events or activities where Shire may receive a material commercial benefit in exchange for its contribution.

May be payable to organizations including hospitals, medical societies, medical schools, 501(c)(3)(4)(6) organizations, etc.

Shire does not fund sponsorships payable to individual healthcare providers or medical practices.

This information pertains only to organizations based in the United States.

Independent Medical Education Grant Requests Click Here

Educational activities, which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

Educational grants may be payable to organizations including hospitals, medical societies, medical schools, not-for-profit organizations, medical education companies, etc.

Funds are to educate broad audiences and cannot be used to fund education for a sole individual.

The requesting organization has full control over the selection of faculty, content, educational methodology, materials, venue, etc. Shire has no role in the development or the implementation of the activity.

This information pertains only to organizations based in the United States.