Annual Feline Health Grants: Established Investigator

Annual Feline Health Grants: Established Investigator

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Morris Animal Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $100,000
Last Updated: August 02, 2025

Summary

The Annual Feline Health Grants: Established Investigator program by Morris Animal Foundation aims to enhance the health and welfare of domesticated cats through impactful research. This funding opportunity is designed for experienced researchers who can contribute to significant advancements in feline health. Proposals should focus on community and pet cats, encouraging collaboration between academic and industry sectors to expedite the application of research findings.

Overview

Program Summary The mission of Morris Animal Foundation is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. To achieve this mission, we fund hypothesis-driven, humane research projects with high scientific merit and the potential for significant impact. We are a nonprofit organization that is funded by public support from individuals, corporations, clubs and foundations, and earnings from our endowed funds. Our donors are interested in funding research that results in impactful animal health achievements and benefits both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders including veterinarians, feline caretakers and communities. Proposal Request Objectives Proposals should advance the health and overall welfare of domesticated cats including community and pet cats (Felis catus). Academic and industry collaborative projects are encouraged to accelerate the translation of results into practice. Established Investigator Established Investigator grants are designed to provide funding for research by individuals and teams with a previous record of research and publication.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All individuals and entities involved in the proposal must not be sanctioned under U.S. trade and economic laws or regulations.Projects that include international collaborations should address international scientific engagement and benefits and must include a named Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, or Mentor in the country where the research will occur.

Ineligibility

Projects involving other feline species are not included in this call.Morris Animal Foundation will not fund projects that include euthanasia of animals for research purposes.The Foundation will not fund any proposal where individuals, activities, or financial transactions occur within Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or the Crimea Region of the Ukraine.Morris Animal Foundation does not pay for tuition.