Joan Miller New Feline Investigator Grant Awards

Joan Miller New Feline Investigator Grant Awards

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: EveryCat Health Foundation
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: July 18, 2025

Summary

The Joan Miller New Feline Investigator Grant Awards, established by EveryCat Health Foundation, supports innovative researchers in feline health. Since its inception in 2017, the grant has been instrumental in funding studies that address feline illnesses and preventative strategies. Renamed in 2023 to honor Joan Miller's dedication to young researchers, it provides up to $25,000 for research and travel expenses, ensuring vital advancements in cat health and well-being.

Overview

EveryCat Health Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1968, advances feline health by supporting groundbreaking research and education. Our vision is to address the health needs of cats throughout their entire lifetime by focusing on all aspects of physical, mental, and social well-being. We embrace the One Health model as a critical tool in achieving our vision. EveryCat awards grants to scientists and professionals in research which concerns the origins of feline illness, diagnosis of feline diseases, development of effective treatments, and the identification of disease prevention strategies. The New Feline Investigator Grant Award was created by EveryCat Health Foundation in 2017 to encourage new and innovative researchers with an interest in feline health and medicine to submit grant proposals. In 2023, the grant award was renamed in honor and memory of Joan Miller, who served on the EveryCat Board of Directors for over 20 years. Her commitment to promoting up-and-coming young researchers was crucial in encouraging many new investigators in the field of cat health. The Joan Miller New Investigator Grant Award will be awarded to qualified investigators in the maximum amount of $25,000, with $23,000 available for research and $2,000 available for travel expenses to present the study results at a major veterinary conference.

Eligibility

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