AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF): Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Grant

The AKC Canine Health Foundation's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program aims to train veterinary specialists focused on canine athletes and working dogs. This program supports applicants from U.S. training programs accredited by the ACVSMR, promoting initiatives in canine health, fitness, and recovery. The funding of up to $300,000, including indirect costs, encourages innovative research and mentorship to enhance the quality of life for dogs. Applications are invited for three-year resident training programs.

Scope
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF) invite proposals from Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation residency programs to support the training of a canine-focused resident.
AKC and AKC CHF are deeply committed to investing in future veterinary specialists to support the health of canine athletes, working dogs, and all dogs needing rehabilitation. Working together, AKC and AKC CHF have a strong history of adapting to changing needs to benefit dogs. This award supports the growing popularity of performance and companion dog sports, which emphasize the bond between humans and animals, as well as expanding interests in canine health, fitness, injury prevention, post-surgical recovery, and improving quality of life for dogs with degenerative diseases.
To support this commitment, AKC and AKC CHF seek applications from residency programs to fund a canine-focused, traditional track resident matriculating in 2027. Applications must be from United States training programs credentialed by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation· (ACVSMR). Applicants must demonstrate the ability to successfully prepare candidates for board certification by the ACVSMR, which includes mentorship, educational training, clinical competencies, appropriate caseload, and research support.
Research Focus Areas
Investigators are encouraged to submit proposals in the following research program area(s): Residency Program Area (Sports Medicine).
Funding & Project Period
Applications up to $300,000 (including 15% maximum indirect costs) for the total budget of the entire residency will be accepted for review.
Since the nature and scope of proposed projects vary, the duration of awards also varies. Three-year resident training programs are eligible.

Eligibility

Applications must be from United States training programs credentialed by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR).Accredited programs must meet standards to prepare candidates to fulfill credentialing requirements for board certification by the American College of Theriogenology.