Grant Proposal Deadlines
Deadlines for Established Investigator, First Award, Pilot Study and Fellowship Training Grant Proposals
| Open Date | Proposal Deadline | Grant Decision Will Be Made | Special Considerations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canine Proposals | Open - Apply Now | March 11, 2020 by 4:59 p.m. EST | Late July 2020 | Proposals on any topic that advances the health of dogs will be considered. |
| Feline Proposals | Open - Apply Now | March 11, 2020 by 4:59 p.m. EST | Late July 2020 | In addition to proposals on any topic that advances the health of cats, we have an immediate interest in proposals that address issues pertaining to:
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| Large Animal (Equine and Llama/Alpaca Proposals) | April 8, 2020 | July 8, 2020 | Late November 2020 | |
| Wildlife/Exotics Proposals | August 12, 2020 | November 11, 2020 | Early April 2021 |
Deadlines for Veterinary Student Scholar Applications
(available for canine, feline, large animal (equine and llama/alpaca) and wildlife/exotics projects)
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Grant Decision Will Be Made |
|---|---|---|
| Open - Apply Now | February 12, 2020 by 4:59 p.m. EST | Early March 2020 |
Grant Guidelines & Criteria
| Grant Category | Description | Click-In Links |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Guidelines Rubric Example Grant Proposal Template |
| First Award | First Award grants are designed to assist new faculty in establishing a successful research program. | Guidelines Rubric Example Grant Proposal Template |
| 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. | Guidelines Rubric Example Grant Proposal Template |
| 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. | Guidelines Example Grant |
