Annual Feline Proposals: Feline Health Fellowship Training Award Grant

The Morris Animal Foundation invites proposals for the Feline Health Fellowship Training Award, aimed at advancing the health and welfare of domesticated cats. This program supports new investigators by providing salary funds in a mentoring environment. Proposals should focus on hypothesis-driven research with high scientific merit, targeting community and pet cats (Felis catus). The maximum award duration is 24 months, with budgets not exceeding $145,000. Join us in making impactful contributions to feline health.

Morris Animal Foundation
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Denver, it is one of the largest nonprofit animal health research organizations in the world, funding nearly $170 million in 3,100+ critical animal health studies to date across a broad range of species.
Grant Oppotunities
Funding is available through four grant mechanisms: Established Investigator, First Award, Pilot Study and Fellowship Training.
Request for Proposals: Feline Health Fellowship Training Award
Program Summary
To achieve this aim, 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. Fellowship Training Grants are designed to assist new investigators in launching a successful research career by providing salary support in a quality mentoring environment.
Proposal Request Objectives
Proposals should advance the health and overall welfare of domesticated cats including community and pet cats (Felis catus). Projects involving other feline species are not included in this call.
Academic and industry collaborative projects are encouraged to accelerate the translation of results into practice.
Award Duration And Budget Limits
The maximum duration of a Fellowship Training Grant is 24 months, and the total budget cannot exceed $145,000.