FAES Collaborations and Partnership
The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences, Inc. (FAES) is a Maryland non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. FAES welcomes partnering to promote learning, discourse, scientific innovation, and professional development. All requests for collaboration and event sponsorship are considered based on the planned activity’s purpose, impact, and alignment with FAES’s educational mission and goal to advance productivity and professional life at the National Institutes of Health.
Collaborations at NIH
FAES sponsors activities that promote networking and discourse at the NIH. As an independent organization, FAES is not restricted by federal regulations and can provide nimble event support including:
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Create content focused on a particular science discipline or topic for:
- coursework
- seminars
- lunch-and-learns
- lecture series
Program Development
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Full-service capabilities include:
- event logistics
- speaker travel and accommodation
- guest registration
- catering at meetings and conferences
Conference Management
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Partner with NIH and external organizations to facilitate:
- symposia
- chalk talks
- recurring meetings
- seminars
Event Sponsorship
Sample initiatives and activities
- CARD/FAES/UMBC Masters of Professional Studies in Data Science Fellowship
- NLM Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine
- NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program
- Clinical Center Great Teachers and Grand Rounds
- Clinical Center Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP)
- Fellows' Retreats
- NIH Big Read
- NIH Neuroscience Seminar Series
- Immunology Interest Group (IIG) Seminar Series
- The Division of Intramural Research Seminar Series
- NIH Research Festival
- NIH Safety, Health, and Wellness Day
- NIH Take Your Child to Work Day
- Wednesday Afternoon Lectures (WALS)
- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics (LCBG) trainee empowerment
- Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE)
FAES Partnership Requests
FAES seeks partnerships that advance the organization’s mission to support biomedical science through training, educational programming, networking, and career development. A successful partnership event will benefit the biomedical community and promote FAES as a valued organization. Partnerships should include visible recognition of FAES and may also be used to promote FAES offerings. FAES allocates a modest annual budget for NIH Meetings and Event Support.
Information and Requirements
Application Period: June 1 - March 31
Online partnership request forms will be open for ten (10) months of the year, from June 1 to March 31. Requests outside of this time period may not be considered.
6-week Advance Request Required
Requests require a six-week minimum lead time for review.
FAES Requests and Requirements:
- Distribute or post/publish FAES flyers, posters, and table tents at events.
- Include the FAES logo and link to the website (or specific webpage) on event materials.
- Mention FAES (with links) in event communication.
- Provide splash sides or FAES presence at events.
- Add links to courses or workshops in event materials or post-event communications.
FAES does not offer the following:
- Do not provide a venue. All requests for event space must be directed to NIH Events Management.
- Do not prepare rooms or set up meetings.
- Do not provide Audio Visual (A/V) or Tech support for events and meetings.
- Do not provide linens, tables, floral arrangements, or décor of any type for events. NIH Events Management can provide tables, linens, and A/V needs.
- Do not provide service at events (Eurest can provide this at an additional cost outside of a typical event budget). NOT INCLUDED IN FAES PARTNERSHIP FUNDS.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at info@faes.org. When you are ready to submit a request, please click the request form below.
FAES Partnership Requests