Grants

Individuals or organisations may apply for financial support from the ESC for activities that are in accordance with the aims of the Society as described in the Statutes. They comprise:

Project

This grant may be used to support an individual, group, institute or organisation with a project related to the aims of the ESC. Examples include: research, audit, review, needs assessment. The money must be used for a definite project within a definite time period.

Course or meeting

This grant may be used to support a regional or local course or meeting within Europe related to the aims of the ESC. At least one speaker must be a member of the ESC board, with their expenses paid out of the grant.

Humanitarian aid

The ESC will provide funding to support a humanitarian aid project each year. The venue may be anywhere in the world, but MUST be oriented and related to contraception, sexual and/or reproductive health. The money MUST be used for a defined project within a definite time frame.

The decision process

The decision process for granting a project, course or meeting is described in the rules & policies.
The members of the Internal Scientific Committee (ISC) initially review all applications by scoring each application -excluded those applications the ISC member is involved- on the following items:

• How important is the project?
• Clear and unambiguous?
• Are the outcomes achievable?
• Is the budget realistic?
• Will they achieve in the time span stated?
• Sustainable effects on RH

The final decision is made after consulting all Board members.

The decision process for granting a humanitarian aid project is also described in the rules & policies. 
The members of the Executive Committee (EC) supported by 2 Board members are involved in the selection procedure. The final decision is made by the Executive Committee.