Grant Proposal Deadlines
Deadlines for Donor-Inspired Study Proposals
| Open Date | Proposal Deadline | Grant Decision Will Be Made | Special Considerations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canine Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Proposals | Open - Apply Now | December 9, 2020 at 4:59 p.m. ET | Mid-February 2021 | There is particular interest in research focused on causation, mechanisms of disease, preventative measures, and/or large-scale studies of therapeutics. Other approaches that are innovative and likely to generate clinical impact are also welcome. |
| Canine Perianal Fistulas Proposals | Open - Apply Now | December 2, 2020 at 4:59 p.m. ET | Late January 2021 | We are seeking innovative research likely to make a material difference to the prevention or medical management of this disease with priority given to projects focused on German shepherd dogs. |
Deadlines for Established Investigator, First Award, Pilot Study and Fellowship Training Grant Proposals
| Open Date | Proposal Deadline | Grant Decision Will Be Made | Special Considerations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Proposals | Open - Submit Project Inquiry Form Now | Project inquiries reviewed on a rolling basis. | On a continuous basis. |
This call is for access to samples that have been collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. *Please note this call does not include funding. **Projects using these samples cannot be submitted to our small animal RFP. |
| Canine Proposals | December 9, 2020 | March 10, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. ET | July 2021 | |
| Feline Proposals | December 9, 2020 | March 10, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. ET | July 2021 | |
| Large Animal (Equine and Llama/Alpaca Proposals) | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Wildlife/Exotics Proposals | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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 10, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. ET | April 2021 |
Grant Guidelines & Criteria
| Grant Category | Description | Click-In Links |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Proposals | There is particular interest in research focused on causation, mechanisms of disease, preventative measures, and/or large-scale studies of therapeutics. Other approaches that are innovative and likely to generate clinical impact are also welcome. |
Guidelines Rubric Proposal Template |
| Canine Perianal Fistulas Proposals | We are seeking innovative research likely to make a material difference to the prevention or medical management of this disease with priority given to projects focused on German shepherd dogs. |
Guidelines Rubric Proposal Template |
| Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Proposals | This call is for access to samples collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, with the goal of generating findings relevant to the key aims of the Study and to inform future canine health studies. |
Guidelines Rubric Proposal Template Sample Tier Infographic |
| Established Investigator | Established Investigator grants are designed to provide funding for research by individuals and teams with a previous record of research and publication. |
Guidelines Rubric Example Grant Proposal Template |
| 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 Proposal Template Example Grant |
