Date of issue: July 4th, 2017
Application deadline: Aug 31st, 2017

Notification of EFPIA Patient Organisation Support Program “PASE”
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents thepharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. EFPIA Japan represents 24 R&D-based pharmaceuticalcompanies and communicates the voice of the European innovative pharmaceutical industry in Japan.
Through the early introduction of innovative medicines and vaccines we aim to contribute to the health ofpatients in Japan. http://efpia.jp/english/index-e.html
The EFPIA Japan recognizes the important role of patient organizations in increasing the understandingof Japanese patients about disease burden and possible treatment options. Therefore, EFPIA Japan has
established “PASE (Patient Advocacy Support by EFPIA Japan), a new patient group support program.
The program’s goal is to further vitalize patient support activities in Japan. PASE is also contributing
grants of JPY 500,000 provided to a maximum of 2 groups, selected by review. EFPIA Japan is now
accepting applications for grants from eligible patient groups.

Purpose of the Program
The program is designed to help further vitalize patient support activities in Japan by supporting andpromoting patient group activities. The intended outcome of PASE is to contribute to the promotion ofpatient-centric healthcare in Japan.

Application Guidelines
1.

Applicant Eligibility: Patient organizations (1) whose activities target Japanese patients; and (2) areofficially registered not-for-profit organizations, such as incorporated associations, foundations andNPOs.

2.

Selection Criteria: Applications should demonstrate (1) activities with a clear objective; (2)achievement of specific results against objectives in past activities; (3) a concrete implementation
plan for activities and how the grant will be used.

3.

Requirements for Selected Organizations: Patient organizations must (1) attend the grantpresentation ceremony during EFPIA Days (Scheduled on November 1st, 2017 in Tokyo. Media
interviews may be conducted. Schedule is subject to change); (2) complete activities using the grantno later than the end of End of 2018; (3) submit a report on the execution of activities (2 pages in A4 )to the EFPIA Japan Secretariat no later than the end of March, 2019.

4.

Use of the Grant: Grant funds cannot be used to pay individuals or to cover operational costs of theorganisation. The grant must be used according to the clear execution plan submitted with the1application.
5.

Application Method: Please submit a completed application form (free format) in PDF format to theEFPIA Japan Secretariat (info@efpia.jp) no later than August 31st, 2017, JST 12:00.

6.

Inquiries to: EFPIA Japan Secretariat (info@efpia.jp).

Application Requirements
1.Organisation Details(1) Organization name (English / Japanese)(2) Website URL(3) Name of contact person (Email address / telephone number)(4) List of key leadership members in the organization(5) Articles of incorporation(6) Copy of organization registration(7) Copy of financial statements of the previous year
2. Requirements (approximately 1,500 characters)(1) Primary mission of your organization(2) Past activities and accomplishments your organization that illustrate a commitment to patients(3) Purpose and details of anticipated activities using the grant and action plan (including
implementation period)

Review Process·EFPIA Japan Access Committee member scores each application in accordance with selection
criteria and will select their top five organizations.

·The top 5 organizations will present the contents of their application in around End of September tothe final evaluators of EFPIA Japan.
※ Presentation should be ~5 minutes with up to 3 power point slides. The presentation
language should be either Japanese or English. The entire meeting should be 10 minutes,including a QA with the directors.

·Final Evaluators will evaluate the presentation (within time limit, clarity of main points, easy tounderstand, etc.), enthusiasm for activities, impact on society, impact on patient lives, and responses
to the QA. Two organizations will be selected based on the evaluators’ vote.

·The two selected organizations will present their application and 3 slides at the EFPIA Day awardsceremony.

Post-selection Process
1.

Notice of Review Results:2

2.

Selected applicants will be notified directly before October 15th, 2017. Results will be published onthe EFPIA Japan website.

3.

Payment of the Grant: The grant will be paid via wire transfer to the organization’s bank account.

3