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Morris Animal Foundation works tirelessly to accelerate promising research focused on improving the lives of animals around the world. We fund the best researchers, conducting the best science, whether in a clinical trial, in the lab, or out in the field. We welcome applications from dedicated scientists who seek not only to discover but to turn discoveries into action for animals.
Grant Proposal Deadlines |
*Changes are coming to our grants process! Beginning with our canine and feline RFPs, all our primary RFPs will open concurrently in June 2022. Please reach out to our Grants team with any questions. To learn more about and apply to obtain Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS) data and/or samples, visit our GRLS Data & Samples RFP page. |
Deadlines for Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award Proposals
Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
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Open – Apply Now | June 27, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | Senior dog health as applicable to primary care practice in the areas of nutrition, cognitive decline, other neurological conditions, mobility, frailty, inflammaging, immunosenescence, veterinary/owner awareness of specific needs, or end-of-life care. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines Overview of Research Themes |
Deadlines for Newfoundland Subaortic Stenosis Grant Proposals
Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
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Open – Apply Now | June 3, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for proposals related to subvalvular aortic stenosis of Newfoundland dogs — genetic, epidemiological and/or necropsy studies. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Osteosarcoma Research Proposals
Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
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Open – Apply Now | June 13, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for proposals related to osteosarcoma projects with translational potential. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Doberman Pinscher Health
Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
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Open – Apply Now | July 1, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for proposals related to hepatitis in Doberman Pinschers. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Non-Surgical Sterilization for Unowned Free-Roaming Cats
Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
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Open – Apply Now | July 1, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for nonsurgical methods of sterilization for community cat populations. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Feline Grant Proposals
Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
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Open – Apply Now | August 5, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | Feline dental disease, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, behavior, shelter medicine and cancer. Refer to proposal guidelines for stated areas of interest within the topics. No other topics accepted. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Request for Proposals Calendar
These dates are subject to change. Please sign up for RFP updates to stay informed. |
RFP Name | Open Date | Close Date | Topic or Special Considerations |
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Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award | February 22, 2022 | June 27, 2022 | Senior dog health as applicable to primary care practice in the areas of nutrition, cognitive decline, other neurological conditions, mobility, frailty, inflammaging, immunosenescence, veterinary/owner awareness of specific needs, or end-of-life care |
Newfoundland Subaortic Stenosis | March 14, 2022 | June 3, 2022 | Subvalvular aortic stenosis of Newfoundland dogs – genetic, epidemiological and/or necropsy studies |
Osteosarcoma Research Program | March 29, 2022 | June 13, 2022 | Projects with translational potential |
Doberman Pinscher Health | April 11, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | Doberman hepatitis |
Feline Non-Surgical Spay | April 25, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | Non-surgical methods of sterilization for community cat populations |
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data & Samples | May 16, 2022 | July 15, 2022 | This call is for research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please note this call does not include funding. |
Feline | May 16, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | Dental disease, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, cancer (oral squamous cell carcinoma or feline intestinal lymphoma), feline behavior, shelter medicine. No other topics accepted. |
Canine | May 23, 2022 | August 12, 2022 | Periodontal disease, otitis externa, obesity, anal sac disease (excluding cancer). Sourcing of data from primary care practice is expected. No other topics accepted. |
Wildlife | June 21, 2022 | August 19, 2022 | Amphibian Genomics for wildlife conservation managers (Expected topic for next cycle: Animal health in grasslands and sagebrush biomes of the United States) |
Equine Behavior | July 18, 2022 | October 7, 2022 | Pilot proposals for the study of behavior or welfare of wild or domesticated horses and other equids. |
Feline Cancer | July 25, 2022 | October 14, 2022 | Researchers from Canadian institutions with projects focused on feline cancer. |
Mitochondrial Function & Chronic Disease | August 1, 2022 | October 21, 2022 | Affect of mitochondrial function on chronic disease in cats and dogs. |
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data & Samples | August 15, 2022 | October 14, 2022 | This call is for research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please note this call does not include funding. |
Fellowship Training Grants | September 12, 2022 | December 2, 2022 | Feline, wildlife, equine or canine health. Any relevant topics. |
VSS | September 19, 2022 | December 9, 2022 | Veterinary student scholars research projects |
Wildlife — Wild Genomes #2 | October 10, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | Genomics in kelp forest ecosystems |
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data & Samples | November 14, 2022 | January 13, 2023 | This call is for research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please note this call does not include funding. |
Hemangiosarcoma | January 12, 2023 | April 5, 2023 | High impact research and development on early detection and/or prevention of hemangiosarcoma. |
VSS | March 13, 2023 | June 2, 2023 | Veterinary student scholars research projects |
Grant Types
Grant Category | Description |
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Established Investigator | Established Investigator grants are designed to provide funding for research by individuals and teams with a previous record of research and publication. |
Pilot Study | Pilot Study grants are designed to provide funding for innovative ideas to accelerate discovery and advance Morris Animal Foundation’s mission. |
First Award | First Award grants are designed to assist new faculty in establishing a successful research program. |
Fellowship Training | Fellowship Training grants are designed to assist new investigators in launching a successful research career by providing salary support in a quality mentoring environment. |
Veterinary Student Scholar | The Veterinary Student Scholars program awards stipends to veterinary students who are selected by their institution to participate in clinical or basic animal health research. |
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