U.S. - Grants, Donations & Exhibits

Boston Scientific support of (1) a charitable fundraiser, (2) Public Health Education and Awareness programs, and (3) money, equipment or services donated by Boston Scientific in support of a bona fide charitable purpose or mission to improve people’s lives and their communities.

Requirements:

1. A completed Charitable Donations Application using our online tool
2. If you are an IRS tax-exempt entity, documentation of your organization's valid tax-exempt status (e.g., the IRS determination letter)
3. Budget – Itemized Budget for entire program
4. A list of all available sponsorship levels and corresponding funding benefits
5. A list of board members, including their affiliations
6. A copy of the event brochure or invitation
7. Completed W-9 form (W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.)

An opportunity presented to Boston Scientific by an independent third party to host a designated booth, exhibit or other space product information or demonstration booth or tabletop display at events.

Note: We may fund Exhibits whether or not we also provide an Educational Grant for the same program. Exhibit and Educational Grant applications should be submitted, reviewed and approved as two separate requests.

Virtual Exhibits: Please be advised that for virtual events, “Exhibits” must provide a dedicated “virtual exhibit booth” or other functionality that allows for BSC to display/provide product information (such as videos or brochures), BSC representative contact information and allows for BSC representatives to interact directly with event attendees in a meaningful way (such as real-time video or chat features, Zoom or similar sessions, post-event reach out to attendees, etc.).

Requirements:

1. A completed Boston Scientific Exhibit Request Application using our online tool. Please note: Apply at least 60 days prior to event start date.
2. A letter of request on the program provider’s letterhead that include
3. Exhibit prospectus, (description of exhibit space), etc.
4. Description of expected conference attendees (e.g., focus group)
5. Program agenda or brochure
6. Levels of sponsorship and associated benefits, if applicable
7. Completed W-9 form (W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.)

Boston Scientific funding for post-graduate fellowship training programs in specialties relevant to Boston Scientific.

Requirements:

1. A completed Boston Scientific Fellowship Grant Application using our online tool
2. A comprehensive fellowship program description, including hospital overview, faculty and curriculum focus, clinical schedule and research components, etc.
3. A letter of request on your institution's letterhead and signed by the director of the fellowship program
4. An itemized budget for the program’s expenses and amount of support requested from Boston Scientific
5. Completed W-9 form (W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.)

Notes

• If your fellowship application is approved, you must provide mid-year and year-end reports to Boston Scientific, which may be emailed to the specific business grant coordinator, available at Business Information and Deadlines.
• Some businesses have special deadlines for all Fellowship applications each year: check the Business Information and Deadlines.

Boston Scientific funding for independent third-party educational, scientific or policymaking programs (Third-Party Programs) that promote scientific knowledge, medical advancement and/or the delivery of effective healthcare. 

•  Examples: national or regional conferences (accredited or otherwise), seminars, grand rounds, professional meetings or training programs (e.g., society labs), educational publications, and patient education-related meetings or initiatives. 

Note: Educational program grant and exhibit applications should be submitted, reviewed and approved as two separate requests.

Requirements:

• A completed Boston Scientific Independent Medical Education Program Grant Application using our online tool  
  Please note: Apply at least 60 days prior to event start date.
• A letter of request may include but not be limited to:

1. Purpose of the support/program description, including format, scope, and number of programs covered.
2. Needs assessment addressing the need that the program addresses.
3. Program objectives, such as key learnings that attendees will take away from this program.
4. Implementation plan explaining how you intend to execute the activity (e.g., timeline, audience generation, educational method(s) used).
5. Roles and qualifications for all of the educational partners, including the accredited provider and third parties.

• Program agenda or brochure
• Budget - Itemized budget for entire program
• Completed W-9 form (W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.)
• Any additional documents to describe the program as listed under the letter of request.
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Product provided by Boston Scientific at no-charge for the treatment of Indigent Patients who are (1) uninsured or underinsured and (2) without the financial means to pay for the health care procedure in which a Boston Scientific product will be used. This can include patients in the US, as well as patients outside the US who will be treated as part of a humanitarian mission trip by US HCPs

Indigent Patient Grant Requirements:

• A completed Indigent Patient Grant Application submitted within 30 days of surgery using our online tool. For Watchman requests, application must be submitted prior to any procedure date.
• A letter of request on the institution’s letterhead that includes:

1. Patient need
2. Procedure(s) expected to be performed
3. Product name, size and quantity
4. Date / Anticipated Date of procedure
5. Confirmation that neither the institution nor the physician will bill for patient services
6. Completed W-9 form (W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.) 

Humanitarian Mission Grant Requirements

• A completed Humanitarian Mission Grant Application using our online tool
• A letter of request on the institution’s letterhead that includes:

1. Community to be served
2. Number of patients expected to be treated
3. Procedure(s) expected to be performed
4. Number of Health Care Providers participating
5. Product name, size and quantity

• December 2014 IRS issued W-9 form (W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.)  

An organization or association primarily composed of Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) that serve to promote education, research and clinical standards for the medical profession and are involved in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines to improve quality care.

Membership Fees:

• An organization allows companies to purchase a membership for a period of time, which comes with benefits to the companies, such as board participation.

Meeting Fees:

• Symposium Fees / Meeting Room Fees: An organization fee allowing Boston Scientific to host an event in connection with a third-party program (such as a tradeshow or other meeting of a professional organization). Boston Scientific would own/control the content of the event, set up any A/V, and provide food for attendees, if appropriate.
• Advertising Fees: An organization fee allowing Boston Scientific to include promotional collateral in attendee facing areas, such as advertisements.
• Badge Fees: An organization fee to obtain extra registration badges for a third-party event, such as a tradeshow or other meeting of a professional organization.

Requirements

1. A completed Boston Scientific Professional Organization Membership/Fee application using our online tool
2. A letter of request including mission statement or description of organization and the benefits that Boston Scientific will receive from membership (e.g., free access to a newsletter, etc.)
3. Completed W-9 form (W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.)

• Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR): for information on eligibility and the application process, please refer to the Investigator Sponsored Research program page 
• Grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide healthcare to underserved populations, and public school or 501(c)(3) agencies that improve and enhance educational opportunities for K-12 students, with a particular focus on disadvantaged student populations. For more information on the application process, please visit the Boston Scientific Foundation page for more information