## [FAQs](/us-en/healthcare-professionals/external-funding/faqs "FAQs") This section lists some of the frequently asked questions related to external funding. How will I know if I have submitted a complete package to Novartis and it has been accepted for review? Upon clicking the SUBMIT button, the system will immediately inform you if all required fields have been entered correctly for review. If no errors are indicated, your request will be submitted and an e-mail sent to the primary and secondary addresses (if one is provided) in the application informing you that your request has been successfully submitted and providing an ID number. E-mail notifications of the status of your request will also be sent throughout the review process. How soon will I receive a reply from Novartis regarding disposition of my request? You will receive an e-mail as soon as your complete application has been submitted and throughout the review process. Will Novartis contact me if they have questions regarding my request? Yes, Novartis will contact you via e-mail should clarification be required on your request. Your prompt attention to these requests enables Novartis to provide a response for all requests in a timely review. How can I find out the status of a request that I submitted through the online portal? You can check the status of your request by logging into [submission portal](https://ngcs.novartis.com/prweb/PRServlet/9JQmW_I3-V0okREiDycv9w%5B%5B*/!STANDARD?) and entering the identifier assigned to that specific request. Will Novartis support accredited and non-accredited activities for Professional Medical Education requests? Yes, Novartis will consider both accredited and non-accredited/non-promotional activities for professional medical education requests. Will Novartis consider free exhibit space as part of a grant request? No, Novartis will not consider exhibit space as part of a grant request. Exhibit space must be arranged through a separate "fee for service" contract by contacting your local Novartis Sales or Marketing representative. Do I need to submit a complete budget for all the costs associated with my program? Yes, please submit a budget for all costs associated with the entire program including a breakout for individual costs where available. Will Novartis consider a submission that requests support for both a Professional Medical Education Grant request and a Sponsorship/Membership request? No, Novartis cannot support a submission containing both a professional medical education grant request and a sponsorship/membership request. Professional medical education grant requests and sponsorship/membership requests should be submitted as separate applications. In addition, promotional activities (i.e. exhibit space/table displays, coffee table, WI-FI, entertainment activity, etc.) should be directed to your local Novartis Sales or Marketing representative for consideration. Are there specific items or activities contained within a request which Novartis will not fund? In addition to the exclusions spelled out in the Educational Grants and Sponsorships and Memberships sections, Novartis will not fund for example the following as part of a request: overhead administrative costs, recreational components (e.g. golf, spa, resort activities), gifts to speakers or attendees, or activities in which speakers or participants are allowed to bring a spouse or guest to any meal function. Will Novartis sign a Letter of Agreement other than a Novartis agreement? No. If the provider requires a separate Letter of Agreement to proceed with an activity, the Novartis Letter of Agreement will predominate. Novartis will not sign any other Letters of Agreement. Submission Portal **Important Notice:** All grants and sponsorships must be submitted in NGCS by **October 1, 2026.** Submissions received by this date will receive a full review in NGCS. The new platform is scheduled to launch on **November 16, 2026**. Any submissions planned after October 1st, should be held until the new system is launched. [Submit your request](https://ngcs.novartis.com/prweb/PRServlet/9JQmW_I3-V0okREiDycv9w%5B%5B*/!STANDARD?) How do I submit a program that is not taking place in the US and/or has an organization that is ex-US based? For programs not taking place in the US and/or are from an ex-US based organization, please submit applications for consideration here: [Novartis external funding | Novartis](https://www.novartis.com/healthcare-professionals/novartis-external-funding) If you encounter any issues with your submission or have further questions, please contact