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 Veterinary Student Scholar Proposals
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open – Apply Now | April 4, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for veterinary students attending a university in the pursuit of a DVM or DVM equivalent degree. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
| *When a proposal opens, the “Open – Apply Now” link in the table above will take you to the Fluxx grant management system, where you will be able to submit grant applications. |
Deadlines for Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award Proposals
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2022 | June 24, 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. |
| *When a proposal opens, the “Open – Apply Now” link in the table above will take you to the Fluxx grant management system, where you will be able to submit grant applications. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Student Scholars – July-December Projects | January 11, 2022 | April 4, 2022 | Open to veterinary students attending a school of veterinary medicine recognized by their government and qualifying its graduates to practice within that country |
| Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigaror Award | February 21, 2022 | June 24, 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 14, 2022 | June 3, 2022 | Projects with translational potential |
| Llama/Alpaca Health | April 11, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | Any relevant health topics |
| Doberman Pinscher Health | April 11, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | Doberman hepatitis |
| Feline Non-Surgical Spay | April 11, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | Non-surgical methods of sterilization for community cat populations |
| Feline | May 16, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | Dental disease, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, cancer (oral squamous cell carcinoma), 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. |
| Equine | June 13, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | Health of working equids involving collaborative efforts between researchers in developing and developed countries (Expected topic for next cycle: Equine colic) |
| Wildlife | June 20, 2022 | September 9, 2022 | Genomics for wildlife conservation managers (Expected topic for next cycle: Animal health in grasslands and sagebrush biomes of the United States) |
| Fellowship Training Grants | September 12, 2022 | December 2, 2022 | Feline, wildlife, equine or canine health. Any relevant topics. |
| Minority Fellowship Training Grants | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Complementary Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Grant Types
| Grant Category | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
