Bruce W. Calnek Applied Poultry Research Achievement Award Grant

Bruce W. Calnek Applied Poultry Research Achievement Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association of Avian Pathologists
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 06, 2026

Summary

The Bruce W. Calnek Applied Poultry Research Achievement Award, presented by the American Association of Avian Pathologists, recognizes outstanding research contributions that significantly impact poultry disease control. This prestigious award, established to honor innovative research, highlights achievements such as vaccine development and effective disease management strategies. With a funding amount of $1,000, it aims to encourage excellence in poultry medicine and support the careers of dedicated researchers in the field.

Overview

About The American Association of Avian Pathologists is an international association whose mission is to promote scientific knowledge to enhance the health, well–being, and productivity of poultry to provide safe and abundant food for the world. Established in 1957, it is open to anyone who is engaged in some phase of avian diseases. Each year AAAP conducts a scientific program and symposium where the latest findings and issues regarding diseases in poultry are shared and discussed. AAAP also publishes Avian Diseases, a quarterly, international journal for original basic or clinical research from various disciplines including microbiology, immunology and pathology. In addition, AAAP publishes many educational materials on avian health including Diseases of Poultry and the Avian Disease Manual. AAAP committees and interest groups offer members a forum for discussion and action on specific poultry topics and issues. Through the AAAP Foundation, scholarships and awards are given each year to support those who are striving for careers in poultry medicine and acknowledge outstanding achievement in the area of poultry medicine. Bruce W. Calnek Applied Poultry Research Achievement Award Introduction The Bruce W. Calnek Achievement Award is given to a member of AAAP who has made outstanding research contributions resulting directly or indirectly in a measurable, practical impact on the control of one or more important diseases of poultry. Examples would include, but not necessarily be limited to, such contributions as: development of a successful vaccine or other immunogen; establishment of methodology that resulted in control through an eradication program; finding successful chemotherapeutic approaches; discovering the etiology, or elucidating the pathogenesis, immunology, etc. that laid the foundation to a successful disease control approach. Funding The award shall be in the amount of $1,000.00. The award shall not be given more than once to a recipient.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The nominee must be a member (any category) of the AAAP. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.