Friday, July 04, 2025

Morris Animal Foundation offers funding for research projects

 Morris Animal Foundation, one of the largest non-profit animal health research organisations in the world, is now inviting requests for research proposals to improve the health and welfare of domesticated horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. 

This opportunity includes four award categories — Established Investigator, First Award, Pilot Study and Fellowship Training — each designed to support impactful, humane, and scientifically robust equid health research.  

On offer are grants of up to $145,000 over 24 months,  depending on category.

All applicants must clearly describe the health problem their research addresses and its significance, demonstrate their qualifications and outline a sound scientific approach, and assess the environmental and animal welfare impacts of their study. Proposals must also include appropriate sample size calculations, ethical research design considerations, and a fully justified budget using the Foundation’s provided templates.  

Applicants must submit proposals via the Foundation’s online portal by 4:59 p.m. ET, August 6, 2025.Full details and templates are available on the Foundation’s Grants page.  

https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/apply