HABRI: Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction Grant

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) invites research proposals exploring the health benefits of human-animal interactions. This grant aims to fund studies that examine the positive impacts of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions on human and animal health. Key areas of interest include mental and physical health, social isolation, and the welfare of diverse populations. Successful proposals will adhere to high standards of animal care and demonstrate actionable outcomes for policy and practice.

About HABRI
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a non-profit research and education organization that is gathering, funding and sharing scientific research to demonstrate the positive health impacts of companion animals.
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is issuing a call for research proposals from institutions and organizations across the globe to investigate the health outcomes of pet ownership and/or animal-assisted interventions (AAI), both for the people and the animals involved. Proposals should have a strong theoretical framework and focus on innovative approaches to studying the positive effects of companion animals on human health.
HABRI is interested in funding a wide range of studies focused on the human-animal bond.

Eligibility

International applicants from academic institutions and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. There are no additional governance requirements in order to meet IRB and IACUC requirements (institutional approvals suffice). All dollar amounts must be expressed in U.S. dollarsHABRI allows up to two applications per principal investigator during a single call for proposalsHABRI does not have rules prohibiting students from applying for a HABRI grant. All student applicants, including PhD candidates, must apply with a faculty mentor as a co-investigator. Animal welfare is essential for all HABRI proposals.

Ineligibility

HABRI does not accept proposals seeking to fund capital projectsProposals that exclusively investigate health outcomes for people with no consideration of how to improve outcomes for animals will be viewed as less competitive. Alternatively, proposals that exclusively focus on improving health outcomes for animals with no consideration for improving human health will also be viewed as less competitive