Scientific Project Support provides funding for general research, translational research, other research or development projects, and/or other initiatives of research organizations, labs, and academic institutions. Research collaborations, clinical trials and associated correlative research involving or undertaken in relation to Genentech or Roche products (whether investigational and/or approved for other uses) are excluded from this type of support. For information regarding these types of programs refer to this website: www.gene.com/gene/pipeline/trials

Funding Priorities

The mission of Genentech's development program is to provide funding to foster training and research that supports Genentech therapeutic areas. Genentech/Roche supports general research, investigator, development and research awards, development consortia, and other research projects.

How to Apply

Grant requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program start date. The following uploads are required to submit your application:

• W-9 Form / W-8BEN Form
• Fellowship / Project description
• Detailed / Itemized Budget

For more information on the funding request process, click here

Funding Requirements

Operating expenses must be directly and exclusively dedicated to the activity for which the requestor is applying.

Funding Restrictions

In order to be eligible for this type of funding, your organization must not be:

• A political or sectarian organization
• An individual, group practice, or private physician office
• Owned in whole or in part by a physician or a group of physicians

Research collaborations, clinical trials and associated correlative research involving or undertaken in relation to Genentech or Roche products (whether investigational and/or approved for other uses) are excluded from this type of support. For information regarding these types of programs refer to this website: www.gene.com/gene/pipeline/trials

Decision Making

Genentech has a rolling review policy when evaluating funding requests for scientific project support. This allows qualified requestors the opportunity to apply anytime during year.

Requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program start date. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; you will usually hear back from Genentech within 60 days of application.

Letter of Agreement (LOA)

All grants must abide by the terms in the Genentech Letter of Agreement (LOA), which is issued to an authorized signer of your organization once the application is approved. You must agree to the terms of the LOA before any funding is issued. If you have any questions on the agreement terms, please contact us at (877) 313-5778.

Resources

FDA Guidance on Industry-Supported Scientific and Educational Activities
Office of Inspector General (OIG) Guidelines