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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

The dates and information below pertain to requests for grant funding. To learn more about and apply to obtain Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS) data and/or samples, visit our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data & Samples RFP page.

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RFP Changes:
  1. Fellowship Training grants are now being reincorporated into three annual RFPs – Equid, Canine and Feline. We will now run Established Investigator, Pilot Study, First Award and Fellowship Training together in these annual calls. 
  2. We are running two Wildlife RFPs. 
    • Wildlife Health – Fellowship Training & First Award applicants only – Any relevant topic.
    • Wildlife Health – Established Investigator & Pilot Study applicants only – Animal health in all grassland and sagebrush ecosystems (no longer limited to the United States). 

Deadlines for Feline Health Proposals

Open Date Application Deadline Special Considerations Grant Documents Grant Type
Open — Apply Now October 11, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. ET Proposals should advance the health and overall welfare of domestic cats, including community and pet cats. Proposal Guidelines Proposal Template
Rubric		 Established Investigator, Pilot Study, First Award
Open — Apply Now October 11, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. ET Proposals should advance the health and overall welfare of domestic cats, including community and pet cats. Proposal Guidelines Proposal Template
Rubric		 Fellowship Training 

Deadlines for Canine IMHA Proposals

Open Date Application Deadline Special Considerations Grant Documents Grant Type
Open — Apply Now November 15, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. ET Research that accelerates the diagnosis or treatment of canine Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. Proposal Guidelines Proposal Template
Rubric		 Established Investigator

Deadlines for Wildlife Health (Sagebrush & Grassland Ecosystems) Proposals

Open Date Application Deadline Special Considerations Grant Documents Grant Type
Open — Apply Now November 29, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. ET Animal health in grassland and sagebrush ecosystems. Proposal Guidelines Proposal Template
Rubric		 Established Investigator & Pilot Study Only

Deadlines for Equine Behavior Proposals

Open Date Application Deadline Special Considerations Grant Documents Grant Type
Open — Apply Now December 13, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. ET

Behavior and welfare of wild or domesticated horses.

 Proposal Guidelines Proposal Template
Rubric		 Pilot Study Only

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 Grant Type
Feline Health August 2, 2023 October 11, 2023 Proposals should advance the health and overall welfare of domestic cats, including community and pet cats.  Established Investigator, Pilot Study, First Award, Fellowship Training
Canine IMHA August 23, 2023 November 15, 2023 Research that accelerates the diagnosis or treatment of canine Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. Established Investigator
Wildlife Health September 13, 2023 November 29, 2023 Animal health in grassland and sagebrush ecosystems. Established Investigator & Pilot Study Only
Equine Behavior September 20, 2023 December 13, 2023 Behavior and welfare of wild or domesticated horses. Pilot Study
Veterinary Student Scholars November 8, 2023 January 17, 2024 Feline, wildlife, domesticated equid or canine health. Any relevant topics. Two applications now accepted per institution. Veterinary Student Scholar

 

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.
 

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