Grant Proposal Deadlines |
| *Changes are coming to our grants process! Beginning with our canine and feline RFPs, all our primary RFPs will open concurrently in June 2022. Please reach out to our Grants team with any questions. To learn more about and apply to obtain Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS) data and/or samples, visit our GRLS Data & Samples RFP page. |
Deadlines for Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award Proposals
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open – Apply Now | June 27, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | Senior dog health as applicable to primary care practice in the areas of nutrition, cognitive decline, other neurological conditions, mobility, frailty, inflammaging, immunosenescence, veterinary/owner awareness of specific needs, or end-of-life care. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines Overview of Research Themes |
Deadlines for Doberman Pinscher Health
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open – Apply Now | July 1, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for proposals related to hepatitis in Doberman Pinschers. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Non-Surgical Sterilization for Unowned Free-Roaming Cats
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open – Apply Now | July 1, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for nonsurgical methods of sterilization for community cat populations. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Feline Grant Proposals
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open – Apply Now | August 5, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | Feline dental disease, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, behavior, shelter medicine and cancer. Refer to proposal guidelines for stated areas of interest within the topics. No other topics accepted. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Canine Grant Proposals
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open – Apply Now | August 12, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | This call is for proposals related to periodontal disease, otitis externa, obesity, anal sac disease (excluding cancer). Sourcing of data from primary care practice is expected. No other topics accepted. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
Deadlines for Wild Genomes — Amphibians Grant Proposals
| Open Date | Application Deadline | Special Considerations | Grant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open – Apply Now | August 19, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. ET | We are now accepting Wild Genomes proposals focused on amphibian species. From caecilians to salamanders to frogs, all species belonging to the three orders of amphibians qualify. Proposals should describe a conservation-oriented effort that will benefit substantially from genomic sequencing and biobanking. | Proposal Template Rubric Proposal Guidelines |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award | February 22, 2022 | June 27, 2022 | Senior dog health as applicable to primary care practice in the areas of nutrition, cognitive decline, other neurological conditions, mobility, frailty, inflammaging, immunosenescence, veterinary/owner awareness of specific needs, or end-of-life care |
| Doberman Pinscher Health | April 11, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | Doberman hepatitis |
| Feline Non-Surgical Spay | April 25, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | Non-surgical methods of sterilization for community cat populations |
| Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data & Samples | May 16, 2022 | July 15, 2022 | This call is for research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please note this call does not include funding. |
| Feline | May 16, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | Dental disease, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, cancer (oral squamous cell carcinoma or feline intestinal lymphoma), feline behavior, shelter medicine. No other topics accepted. |
| Canine | May 23, 2022 | August 12, 2022 | Periodontal disease, otitis externa, obesity, anal sac disease (excluding cancer). Sourcing of data from primary care practice is expected. No other topics accepted. |
| Wildlife | June 21, 2022 | August 19, 2022 | Amphibian Genomics for wildlife conservation managers (Expected topic for next cycle: Animal health in grasslands and sagebrush biomes of the United States) |
| Equine Behavior | July 18, 2022 | October 7, 2022 | Pilot proposals for the study of behavior or welfare of wild or domesticated horses and other equids. |
| Feline Cancer | July 25, 2022 | October 14, 2022 | Researchers from Canadian institutions with projects focused on feline cancer. |
| Mitochondrial Function & Chronic Disease | August 1, 2022 | October 21, 2022 | Effect of mitochondrial function on chronic disease in cats and dogs. |
| Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data & Samples | August 15, 2022 | October 14, 2022 | This call is for research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please note this call does not include funding. |
| Fellowship Training Grants | September 12, 2022 | December 2, 2022 | Feline, wildlife, equine or canine health. Any relevant topics. |
| VSS | September 19, 2022 | December 9, 2022 | Veterinary student scholars research projects |
| Equine | September 26, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID; equine Cushing’s disease) |
| Wildlife — Wild Genomes #2 | October 10, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | Genomics in kelp forest ecosystems |
| Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data & Samples | November 14, 2022 | January 13, 2023 | This call is for research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please note this call does not include funding. |
| Hemangiosarcoma | January 12, 2023 | April 5, 2023 | Studies on hemangiosarcoma diagnostics, therapeutics or genetic breeding value prediction with high translation potential. |
| VSS | March 13, 2023 | June 2, 2023 | Veterinary student scholars research projects |
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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