Amgen is committed to transforming new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses by unlocking the potential of biology. Focused on areas of high unmet medical need, Amgen leverages its expertise in science and innovation to improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. With a foundation in advanced human genetics and a strategy aimed at developing highly differentiated medicines that address serious diseases, Amgen aims to reduce the social and economic burden of disease.
The Amgen Foundation grant program is directed at enhancing science education and fostering community strength, particularly in areas where Amgen operates. While primarily invitation-based, the Foundation does consider a limited number of unsolicited requests for programs closely aligned with its strategic goals. The program's ultimate aim is to improve access to and the excellence of science education, thereby inspiring the next generation of innovators. It focuses on grants that support innovative and replicable programs with long-lasting impacts in Amgen communities. Specific priorities include improving teacher quality and professional development in science and providing pivotal science experiences through educational technology and hands-on learning. The Foundation also emphasizes supporting civic engagement initiatives that resonate with its mission and priority areas.