Educational Grant

Purpose: SIDP is committed to supporting educational initiatives that align with the mission, vision, and core values of SIDP. The organization offers funding for individuals or non-profit organizations to apply for support of educational programs.

Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears open to all applicants

Focus Areas:

• Public education
• Novel training mechanisms for healthcare professionals
• Educational content related to infectious diseases pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Programs encouraging multidisciplinary team development
• Pharmacist involvement in design and/or target audience is encouraged

Key Details:

• Programs that generate educational content made free and publicly available will be scored favorably
• Not intended to fund: Stewardship research projects with individual hospitals/healthcare systems or any other form of research
• Maximum funding: $2,500 per individual budget request
• Project must be completable within 1-year timeline
• Awards given on an annual basis

Eligibility:

• At least one SIDP member must be on the application
• Individuals or non-profit organizations

2025 Winners:

• Sheila Wang, PharmD, BCIDP (Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL / Midwestern University College of Pharmacy) - "Increasing Public Awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance Through Art"
• Hailu Chare Koyra, BTh, MTh, MSc (Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia) - "Voices of Vigilance: Community Radio and Digital Storytelling Initiative with Virtual Engagement on Rational Antimicrobial Use in Ethiopia"

Application Process

Submission Timeline:

Required Materials (1,000 words maximum):

1. SIDP Member Identification: Name and identification of the SIDP member on the application

2. Project Description: Description of the project or event and how it relates to SIDP's mission, vision, and core values

3. Deliverables: Description of expected project deliverables (be specific), including attestation that the content will be made free and publicly available via SIDP's website or another channel

4. Audience & Dissemination Plan: Description of expected audience and dissemination plan (how will people engage with or participate in the education)

5. Budget & Justification: Detailed budget and justification for the requested funds (maximum $2,500)

6. Timeline Confirmation: Confirmation the project can be completed in a 1-year timeline

Submission Method: