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Dr. Wagner, Colorado State University
Dr. Brown, Smithsonian's National Zoological Park
Dr. Black, University of Massachusetts
Dr. Hendrickson, National Cancer Institute
Dr. Hurley, University of California-Davis
Dr. Janz, University of Saskatchewan
Scientists
Good science is at the very heart of Morris Animal Foundation’s mission! We greatly appreciate the longstanding partnership we have had with the scientific community. Thanks to the work of committed researchers the world is a better, healthier place for animals.
Applying for a Grant
Receiving a grant from Morris Animal Foundation is highly competitive and depends on factors such as amount of available funding, number of proposals for a given health issue or animal, and donor interest.
Grant Application Guidelines:
Morris Animal Foundation accepts grant applications for small companion animals (dogs and cats), large companion animals (horses and llama/alpaca), multiple species (combinations of above), and wildlife. For each of those categories grants are made in three categories Established Investigator, First Award, and Fellowship Training. Please click on this link for the qualification requirements for each category.
What type of grant are you interested in applying for?
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Wildlife
The 2008 deadline for submission of wildlife proposals has passed. Please check the website in 2009 for information about applying for pilot study funding.
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Small or large companion animal pre-proposal application guidelines
Note: Small and Large Companion Animal pre-proposals must be submitted using our online form (click above to access the form) and are due December 15, 2008.
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Pilot study
Beginning in 2009, MAF will launch a separate pilot-study funding program to speed up discovery and advance the Foundation’s mission. These pilot grants will provide a maximum of $10,000 for one year to gather preliminary data and can be submitted any time throughout the year. We anticipate that pilot grants will be awarded on a quarterly basis. Pilot studies should not be submitted for the December 15 small and large companion animal pre-proposal deadline. Watch our Web site for more details on the pilot-study application process that will begin in early 2009.
The Foundation is particularly interested in studies that increase focus on maintaining animal health (prevention), ascribing to the adage that a pound of prevention might be worth a pound of cure to the world’s animals.
How are funding decisions made?
Morris Animal Foundation uses scientific advisory boards to advise us on funding decisions. Studies are chosen based on a rigorous set of criteria including:
- Scientific Soundness
- Humane Treatment of Animals (Health Study Policy)
- Cost Benefit
- Relevance to MAF
Out-of-Sequence Calls for Proposals
Morris Animal Foundation will make a special call for an out of sequence proposal when we receive a significant gift specified by the donor to be for a particular topic.
Current out of sequence calls:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
- Helping Shelters Help Cats
Deadline February 2, 2009
- Guide Dog Health Study
Deadline January 1, 2009
For Currently Funded Scientists
Progress reports are a critical tool for not only evaluating your scientific progress but also reporting to our donors and stakeholders about the successes of Foundation funded research. Thank you in advance for your attention to the report format and due date.
