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Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Project Grant

MALE CONTRACEPTIVE INITIATIVE

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Overview

Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Project Grant

Funder: Male Contraceptive Initiative (MCI)

Overview:
The Youth Advisory Board Project Grant is for undergraduate students seeking to advocate for and advance male contraception through projects that span research, advocacy, and policy activities.

Mission:
Supporting students in male contraceptive research guarantees the ongoing advancement and understanding of male contraception. With nearly half of global pregnancies unintended and existing options falling short of user needs, MCI supports additional advocacy and education surrounding male contraception.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Undergraduate students from all over the world

  • Students seeking to advocate for male contraception

  • Students focused on advancing new male contraception solutions

    • Project Focus Areas:

  • Research related to new male contraception

  • Advocacy for male contraception

  • Policy activities promoting innovation in male contraception

  • Education and awareness

    • Support Provided:

  • Project funding

  • Mentorship from MCI and the Youth Advisory Board

  • Supervision and guidance

  • Funding and mentorship over an academic year

    • Program Timeline:

  • Applications are annual (academic year basis)

  • Support provided over an academic year

  • MCI has provided support for YAB Project Grants since 2021

    • Recent Awardees:

  • 2023-2024: Felix Mburu Njoroge (Level 5 medical student at University of Nairobi, Kenya) - project exploring knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of Kenyan youth

    • Contact: [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Current Status: Applications for the 2025-26 grant are now open

    How to Apply:
    1. Contact MCI at the email address provided for more information
    2. Submit application materials (specific requirements available upon contact)
    3. Application requires project proposal related to male contraception advocacy, research, or policy

    Support Provided During Application Process:

  • MCI staff and Youth Advisory Board available for questions

  • Mentorship available to successful applicants

    • Next Steps:
    Those interested in learning more are encouraged to contact [email protected]

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    Fields of Work

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