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Frequently Asked Questions

 
  Eligibility 
 bullet Am I eligible to receive a grant?
  Submitting a Grant Application 
  bullet How do I submit an application?
bullet Can I attach a document?
bullet I mistakenly submitted the grant application to the wrong disease area. How can I get it to the correct area?
bullet How do I get clarification of what is required in an application field?
bullet I am applying for a Fellowship - are there any special instructions for completing the application?
  Editing a Grant Request 
  bullet How do I edit or update my grant application after I have submitted it?
bullet I received an e-mail from Sanofi Vaccines requesting more information, but I am not able to access my request with the login information provided.
bullet I received an e-mail requesting additional information. May I fax or e-mail the information?
  Timelines and Decision-making 
  bullet How long will it take to receive a decision regarding my request?
bullet What is the review and decision process for determining whether or not Sanofi Vaccines will fund a grant request?
bullet How will I be contacted regarding the review and processing of my grant?
bullet Why didn't I receive the e-mail notification from Sanofi Vaccines?
bullet If my application is declined, may I appeal the decision?
bullet My grant was declined but I do not understand the reason - what does it mean?
  Contracts 
  bullet How will I receive the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA)?
bullet Who should sign the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA)?
bullet How soon will I receive an executed agreement back from Sanofi Vaccines?
bullet Will Sanofi Vaccines sign an institution's agreement or other documentation?
bullet May I make changes to the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA)?
bullet I sent the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA) executed by my institution/company/organization back to Sanofi Vaccines. How do I know if Sanofi Vaccines received it?
  Payment 
  bullet How soon will I receive funding?
bullet I did not cash my check within 90 days of receipt. Is my check still valid?
bullet I received a check but do not know which grant it is funding. How do I find out which grant the check funded?
  Reconciliations 
  bullet Is a reconciliation required if all the grant funds were spent exactly as stated in the application?
bullet I am receiving e-mail reminders to submit a grant reconciliation, but the program has not yet ended. What do I do?
bullet I have misplaced the reconciliation form or did not receive one. How may I obtain a replacement?
  Content 
  bullet Will Sanofi Vaccines help me with speaker suggestions?
bullet May a Sanofi Vaccines Sales professional, Marketing Personnel or Medical Liaison provide technical assistance with a grant application?
  Miscellaneous 
  bullet How can I obtain the Sanofi Vaccines Logo for inclusion in materials associated with my program?
bullet I lost the W-9 Sanofi Vaccines sent to me; how do I obtain another?
bullet How can I acknowledge Sanofi Vaccines's support for my program?
bullet Who do I contact for technical assistance in completing a grant application?
  System Requirements 
  bullet What are the ideal System Requirements for interfacing with the grants.sanofiVaccines.us website and application?


























































































Eligibility 
  bullet Am I eligible to receive a grant? arrow
  Please click here for Eligibility information.

Submitting a Grant Application 
  bullet How do I submit an application? arrow
  Please click here for information regarding Preparing a Grant Application.

  bullet Can I attach a document? arrow
  Yes. Our on-line application accepts attachments on the Final Summary page just prior to submission.
  bullet I mistakenly submitted the grant application to the wrong disease area. How can I get it to the correct area?arrow
  Call 1-800-835-3587 with the grant ID and ask for the grant to be re-routed to the correct disease area.
  bullet How do I get clarification of what is required in an application field?arrow
  Use the rollover instructions and consult the FAQs, available on the home page. If you still need help, call 1-800-835-3587. arrow
  bullet I am applying for a Fellowship - are there any special instructions for completing the application? arrow
  Please click here for information regarding Preparing a Fellowship Grant Application.
 Editing a Grant Request 
  bullet How do I edit or update my grant application after I have submitted it? arrow
  A grant may not be modified once it has been submitted. After submission, all modifications or requests for requests for more information will be handled via e-mail.
  bullet I received an e-mail from Sanofi Vaccines requesting more information, but I am not able to access my request with the login information provided. arrow
  Requests for more information are handled via e-mail. The login information is only provided for you to check the status of your grant request.
  bullet I received an e-mail requesting additional information. May I fax or e-mail the information? arrow
  All updates to grant applications must be made via e-mail correspondence.
 Timelines and Decision-making 
  bullet How long will it take to receive a decision regarding my request? arrow
  It generally takes 4-6 weeks for a decision to be made regarding a grant application. Grant review may be deferred until 10-12 weeks before the program start date.
  bullet What is the review and decision process for determining whether or not Sanofi Vaccines will fund a grant request? arrow
  We have a formal process and review committee that reviews each grant request.
  bullet How will I be contacted regarding the review and processing of my grant? arrow
  All contact is made via e-mail to the address entered into the "Applicant Information" section of the application.
  bullet Why didn't I receive the e-mail notification from Sanofi Vaccines? arrow
  It is possible that the e-mail from Sanofi Vaccines was mistakenly filtered by your company's or provider's SPAM filter. Please check to ensure that this is not the case.
  bullet If my application is declined, may I appeal the decision? arrow
  No. Decline decisions are final, and can not be appealed.
  bullet My grant was declined but I do not understand the reason - what does it mean? arrow
  Please click here to review Eligibility criteria.
Contracts 
  bullet How will I receive the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA)? arrow
  The agreement will be sent to you via e-mail. You are required to print and sign two (2) copies of the agreement and return both with ORIGINAL signatures, along with a current W-9, at least 21 days prior to the program start date. You will receive a fully executed agreement for your files.
  bullet Who should sign the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA)? arrow
  Agreements should only be signed by persons authorized by the company/institution/organization to enter into contractual agreements on their behalf. The SPGA must be signed by all parties.
  bullet How soon will I receive an executed agreement back from Sanofi Vaccines? arrow
  Once Sanofi Vaccines receives the original, signed agreements, it can take up to 3-4 weeks to obtain all required signatures, depending on the funding amount. It is to your advantage to return the agreement in a timely manner to avoid delays.
  bullet Will Sanofi Vaccines sign an institution's agreement or other documentation? arrow
  No. Sanofi Vaccines requires that its agreement be executed for any grant funded. Only one agreement may be in place for any one program/grant. The Sanofi Vaccines agreement meets ACCME standards.
  bullet May I make changes to the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA)? arrow
  No. Changes to the SPGA are not permitted.
  bullet I sent the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA) executed by my institution/company/organization back to Sanofi Vaccines. How do I know if Sanofi Vaccines received it? arrow
  Once Sanofi Vaccines receives the SPGA signed by your institution, the applicant will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within a reasonable amount of time, please call 1-800-835-3587.
 Payment 
  bullet How soon will I receive funding? arrow
  It can take 2-4 weeks after the Sanofi Vaccines Grant Agreement (SPGA) is fully executed.
  bullet I did not cash my check within 90 days of receipt. Is my check still valid? arrow
  No. Your check is void after 90 days.
  bullet I received a check but do not know which grant it is funding. How do I find out which grant the check funded? arrow
  The Application ID and contact person are listed on the stub in the Comment section. The Application ID is sometimes preceeded and followed by a few zeros; the contact person's name may be truncated due to space limitations. If you still can not identify the grant, call 1-800-433-2463.
 Reconciliations 
  bullet Is a reconciliation required if all the grant funds were spent exactly as stated in the application? arrow
  Yes. A reconciliation is required for all grants. Failure to submit a reconciliation within 90 days of the Program End Date generally results in declination of future funding.
  bullet I am receiving e-mail reminders to submit a grant reconciliation, but the program has not yet ended. What do I do? arrow
  Reconciliations are triggered by the Program End Date listed in the grant application. If you are receiving Reconciliation Reminders, then your submitted End Date has passed. If your Program End Date has changed, you must notify Sanofi Vaccines so we can update our database. Call 1-800-835-3587.
  bullet I have misplaced the reconciliation form or did not receive one. How may I obtain a replacement? arrow
  On the Home Page of grants.sanofiVaccines.us, select "Access My Request". The login is your Application ID Number and the e-mail address from the "Applicant Information" section of the grant application.
 Content 
  bullet Will Sanofi Vaccines help me with speaker suggestions? arrow
  Yes. In limited circumstances, and in accordance with ACCME guidelines, Sanofi Vaccines may respond to an unsolicited written request for suggestions of names or sources of possible presenters. Call 1-800-835-3587 for directions regarding this type of request.
  bullet May a Sanofi Vaccines Sales professional, Marketing Personnel or Medical Liaison provide technical assistance with a grant application? arrow
  A Sanofi Vaccines Sales professional or Marketing personnel may never assist in any aspect of a grant request; an MSL may provide limited technical assistance.
 Miscellaneous 
  bullet How can I obtain the Sanofi Vaccines Logo for inclusion in materials associated with my program? arrow
  Call 1-800-835-3587.
  bullet I lost the W-9 Sanofi Vaccines sent to me; how do I obtain another? arrow
  Call 1-800-835-3587.
  bullet How can I acknowledge Sanofi Vaccines's support for my program? arrow
  If you want to acknowledge Sanofi Vaccines's support on materials associated with your program, please use the statement: "Supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Vaccines U.S." If you would like to make use of our logo, please call 1-800-835-3587.
  bullet Who do I contact for technical assistance in completing a grant application? arrow
  Call 1-800-835-3587.
 System Requirements 
  bullet What are the ideal System Requirements for interfacing with the grants website and application? arrow
  The recommended System Requirements for best viewing/functioning of the site are:
  • Windows Operating System with a resolution of 800x600 (or higher)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser version 5.0 (or higher) with Javascript and Pop-ups enabled for this site in the browser settings.
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