Past Presidents' Research Fellow Scholarship

Past Presidents' Research Fellow Scholarship

Funder: The Foundation for the Horse

Mission: Acknowledge the increasing need to support and train future equine veterinary researchers and reward researchers for their personal contributions.

Eligibility

• Required: AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) member veterinarian
• Target audience: Veterinarians beginning careers in equine research in graduate school
• 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
• 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 scholarship
• Scholarship is presented during the AAEP's Annual Convention
• Established in 2006

Focus

Emphasizes the importance of equine research while rewarding researchers for their personal contributions. Acknowledges that veterinary graduates with an equine interest often pursue residency training in a clinical specialty, but it is difficult to encourage them to pursue careers in research and teaching mainly due to economic constraints.

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. Governed and stewarded by world-renowned equine veterinarians and equine stakeholders, The Foundation 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