EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow Scholarship

EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow Scholarship

Funder: The Foundation for the Horse and EQUUS Foundation

Mission: Support veterinarians dedicating their careers to equine research and recognize significant contributions to equine health care research.

Eligibility

• Required: AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) member veterinarian
• Target audience: Doctoral or residency students in equine research
• Ideal candidates: Graduates of an AVMA-accredited school/college of veterinary medicine who have experience conducting equine research and are nearing completion of a residency or doctoral program and have made significant progress in the field of equine health care research
• Note: Applicants who are seeking funding for their research project or have secured funding from other organizations are eligible to apply, as the scholarships focus on supporting the researcher, not the project

Award Details

• Recipients receive a $5,000 grant
• Includes complimentary registration for the AAEP's Annual Convention
• Established in 2011

Focus

Emphasizes the importance of equine research. The EQUUS Foundation's mission is to protect America's horses and strengthen the bond between horses and people.

About EQUUS Foundation

The EQUUS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, also known as Horse Charities of America. It is the only national animal welfare charity in the United States dedicated solely to horse welfare and the horse-human bond.

Organization Background

The Foundation for the Horse is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1994, dedicated to improving the welfare of horses through Education, Research, and Benevolence. It awards over $700,000 annually in scholarships and grants.

Contact Information

• Address: The Foundation for the Horse, 4033 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
• Phone: (859) 233-0147
• Fax: (859) 233-1968
• Email: info@foundationforthehorse.org
• EQUUS Foundation: www.equusfoundation.org