Apply For a Grant
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.
As of November 2019, the Foundation has begun using a new grant application and management software called Fluxx. If you have not already done so, you will need to create a new account to log in, and submit applications and reports.
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 | |
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Canine Proposals | Open - Apply Now | March 10, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. ET | July 2021 | |
Feline Proposals | Open - Apply Now | March 10, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. ET | July 2021 | In this grant cycle, in addition to proposals on any topic expected to have significant impact on the health of cats, Morris Animal Foundation has a special interest in proposals that address issues pertaining to:
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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. |
Equine Proposals | April 14, 2021 | July 14, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. ET | November 2021 | |
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 |
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TBD | TBD | TBD |
Grant Guidelines & Criteria
Grant Category | Description | Click-In Links |
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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 |