Grants for Laboratory Animal Science: Small Grants

Grants for Laboratory Animal Science: Small Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Amount: Up to US $7,500
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

The AALAS Grants for Laboratory Animal Science (GLAS) program, established in 2006, aims to enhance scientific knowledge in laboratory animal science through research. The program supports small grants for innovative studies that address important scientific questions, provide pilot data, or generate impactful insights into animal care and welfare. Eligible proposals must align with GLAS's mission and demonstrate feasibility, while consulting fees for expert assistance are permitted. International submissions are welcomed, with no geographical restrictions.

Overview

The AALAS Grants for Laboratory Animal Science (GLAS) program, established in 2006, promotes the enhancement of scientific knowledge in laboratory animal science (LAS) through research. Examples of research interest are: environmental conditionshousing and enrichmentpain and distresshealth and welfareeuthanasia; andadvancements in animal care and use AALAS adheres to the principles and guidelines advanced by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which urge a “strict application of the scientific method to ensure robust and unbiased experimental design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results.” The completion of one aim in a GLAS study cannot be contingent on completing other aims in the same grant application. Aims may be complementary. The biological variable of sex should be factored into GLAS studies, where appropriate. Small Grants are awarded for research proposals that: answer a compelling scientific question but require only a small-scale study; 2) provide pilot data for future funding proposals; 3) are proof-of-principle studies; or, 4) generate data that will likely guide management or technical practices within the animal facility. Highly innovative proposals are encouraged. Application review criteria include: relevance to and consistency with respect to the GLAS mission; innovation; potential for impact on the laboratory animal science field; need for a small grant to bring an idea/study to completion or as a basis to develop a new funding request for a larger scale study; andfeasibility and capability to complete the project, i.e., collective investigator experience, equipment access, and budget. Is the study likely to result in a publication? Small Grants do not cover costs for salaries or travel, and major equipment purchases are discouraged. Consulting fees, e.g., for statisticians are acceptable.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Current AALAS members are invited to apply to the GLAS program. The principal investigator (PI) must be an AALAS member, but co‐investigators are not required to be AALAS members. There is no geographical restriction with regard to the investigators or the institution; international submissions will be considered.Collaboration with the broader scientific community is encouraged. Individuals who are new to research or are first‐time grant applicants are encouraged to seek a mentor to guide them in preparing the application and conducting the study, if a grant is awarded. Individuals who are new to exploring issues of laboratory animal welfare are encouraged to involve an animal resource professional in development of the proposal. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Current AALAS members are invited to apply to the GLAS program. The principal investigator (PI) must be an AALAS member, but co-investigators are not required to be AALAS members.

Ineligibility

Small Grants do not cover costs for salaries, facilities, equipment, or travel.Please note the GLAS program does not fund indirect/overhead expensesFunding is not intended to support development of commercial products or services.