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 | |
| 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2020 | February 10, 2021 | Early March 2021 |
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 |
| 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. |
