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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals – Grants & Giving | Education Grants, Charitable Contributions, Sponsorships & Investigator-Initiated Studies

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Organization: Alnylam

About the Funder

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, supports nonprofit organizations and the scientific community through several structured funding programs. Their giving focuses on improving patient and caregiver education, advancing scientific knowledge, supporting disease communities, and strengthening local and global health ecosystems.

Alnylam offers four distinct funding pathways—each with its own purpose, requirements, and compliance standards.

What This Program Funds

Alnylam offers four separate funding categories:

1. Independent Medical Education (IME) Grants

Supports independent, non-promotional medical education aimed at healthcare professionals.

Eligible activities include:

Scientific or clinical education programs
Accredited continuing medical education (CME/CE)
Medical society meetings or symposia
Evidence-based training initiatives

IME funding must be fully independent of Alnylam’s commercial influence.

2. Patient Education Grants

Funds non-promotional patient and caregiver education to help individuals understand disease, treatment landscapes, care pathways, and self-management.

Eligible activities include:

Disease awareness programs
Patient education materials
Workshops and webinars
Resources that promote informed, equitable care access

These programs must be balanced and free of product promotion.

3. Charitable Contributions

Supports nonprofit organizations advancing:

Community health
Patient support
Diversity, equity & inclusion in healthcare
Scientific literacy
Philanthropic community programs

Charitable contributions cannot support promotional events or influence prescribing.

4. Sponsorships

Supports events or programs where Alnylam receives visibility, such as:

Scientific conferences
Policy or community health events
Exhibits, booths, or branded visibility packages

Sponsorships must be educational, healthcare-related, or community-focused and must adhere to compliance regulations.

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by program category, but applicants generally must be one of the following:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Healthcare or medical associations
Academic institutions
Patient advocacy groups
Accredited continuing education providers
Scientific or clinical research institutions

Organizations must:

Submit requests using the correct Alnylam portal
Maintain strict independence for IME and patient education grants
Provide full transparency on program scope and budget

Alnylam does not fund:

Individuals
Political or lobbying organizations
Product-promotional events
Programs designed to influence prescribing
Requests that do not fit into one of the four defined categories

Funding Amounts

Alnylam does not publish minimum or maximum award amounts.

Funding varies based on:

Category of request
Scientific or educational merit
Patient/community need
Program reach and impact
Budget justification

All grants comply with healthcare regulatory standards.

Deadline

Requests are accepted year-round, but:

Applications should be submitted at least 60 days before the proposed program date
High-volume periods (conference season) may require earlier submission

Geographic Focus

Global, with emphasis on:

U.S.
Europe
Regions where Alnylam operates or has therapeutic focus areas

Each request must specify geographic reach and patient/learner impact.

Application Process

Visit the Alnylam Grants & Giving portal
Select the correct request type:
- IME Grant
- Patient Education
- Charitable Contribution
- Sponsorship
Submit required materials:
- Organization details
- Program description and objectives
- Target audience
- Budget and justification
- Independence and compliance assurances (as applicable)
Alnylam reviews for compliance, scientific rigor, and alignment
Applicants will be notified via email