The Contraceptive Research and Development Program of Eastern Virginia Medical School is dedicated to producing better and safer contraceptives for developing countries, to protect against the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Its projects include the Bill and Melinda Gates-funded Global Microbicide Project, which funds pilot and major research projects, and the Consortium for Industrial Collaboration in Contraceptive Research (CICCR). The website contains limited information about its activities, and guidelines on how to apply for funds.