AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF): Early Career Investigator RFP - Acorn Studies Grant

AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF): Early Career Investigator RFP - Acorn Studies Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $30,000
Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Summary

The AKC Canine Health Foundation is inviting high-impact research proposals under its Early Career Investigator RFP. This initiative supports studies focused on canine diseases, particularly targeting areas like hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, and epilepsy. With funding up to $30,000, the foundation aims to enhance canine health through innovative research, ensuring dogs lead healthier lives. Eligible applicants include early-career researchers with relevant degrees and a commitment to advancing canine health.

Overview

Early Career Investigator RFP Scope The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs through funding scientific research. In support of our mission to prevent, treat, and cure canine disease, we seek high-impact research proposals that foster critical discoveries that enable dogs to live healthier lives. Research projects should investigate canine disease processes, apply fundamental knowledge to develop solutions to canine health problems, or explore outcomes-based solutions in the clinical setting or any combination thereof. Priority will be given to studies that address demonstrated areas of need, foster critical discoveries, or have outcomes that impact canine health care and enable dogs to live healthier lives. Research Focus Area This award aims to promote studies leading to significant advancements in all areas of canine health research (see CHF’s 25 Research Program Areas, with particular interest in innovative studies related to hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, and epilepsy. Funding For studies up to $30,000 including 15% maximum indirect costs

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Principal investigators must have a DVM (or VMD) and/or a PhD and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in canine health research. Applicants should be within 6 years after the date of completion of training at the time of submission. Training includes DVM, PhD, or post-graduate studies including residency programs. Research proposals must be in line with the AKC Canine Health Foundation's mission to advance the health of all dogs by funding sound scientific research and supporting the dissemination of health information to prevent, treat, and cure canine disease.