Thermo Fisher Scientific
/OVERVIEW: Thermo Fisher Scientific supports STEM education programs at the K-12 level and the post-secondary level.
IP TAKE: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers corporate grantmaking through its employees in the form of offers cash grants, in-kind donations, product and material donations and event sponsorship. This is not an accessible foundation that accepts unsolicited applications, so beyond networking with a TFS employee, it will be difficult to get on this corporate funder’s radar.
PROFILE: Thermo Fisher Scientific awards grants to “[s]upport programs that encourage students to explore and develop their interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math.” The overall aim of Thermo Fisher’s philanthropy is to foster the “[n]ext generation of thinkers and leaders.” The foundation supports STEM education through in-kind donations, cash grants and its signature STEM programs. Its signature STEM program focuses on K-12; however, the foundation supports related programs at the post-secondary level, mainly through in-kind donations.
Grants for STEM Education
Thermo Fisher’s STEM Education program grants support hands-on science learning in the classroom. The foundation also awards scholarships to students studying STEM.
It’s STEM program has several sub-programs: Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, Innovation Nation, STEM Design Challenge, STEMcredible Kits, and Career Connections.
These programs are available to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s employees and colleagues to “implement in their local communities around the world. These activities can be delivered through individual efforts or through team events planned through (TFS’s) Community Action Councils and Business Resource Groups.”
Important Grant Details:
Unfortunately, Thermo Fisher’s website does not provide clear information regarding its grantmaking process, eligibility, restrictions or if it accepts unsolicited requests for funding. Grantseekers should contact Thermo Fisher staff for more information or email responsibility@thermofisher.com.
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