Research & Funding for Faculty

The SVM Research Committee is pleased to announce that the school will have funds available in fiscal year 2020 to support competitive grants in the broad area of companion animal research. These grants are intended to support projects directly related to the health of companion animals, including studies of normal anatomy and physiology.

Although they may serve as pilot projects for extramural grant applications, often these projects are clinically-oriented with an identifiable endpoint. These grants are made possible by generous donations to the Companion Animal Fund.

Eligibility

All tenure track and clinical track faculty, and assistant, associate or full scientist track staff with paid appointments of 50% or more in an SVM department are eligible to apply. Clinical instructors may submit applications as principal investigators (PI) upon written recommendation of the department and by approval of the associate dean for research.

Although residents, graduate students and postdoctoral scientists are not eligible to submit applications as PIs, this grant program provides a good opportunity for a mentored experience in designing and writing research proposals. These grants can also serve as a useful mechanism to provide research opportunities for residents in clinical specialties and for veterinary medical students.

Given the limited availability of funds, only one application per PI will be accepted.