Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award Grant

Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association of Avian Pathologists
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 06, 2026

Summary

The Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award, established by the American Association of Avian Pathologists, recognizes a member's sustained research excellence in poultry health over 20 years. Revived in 2003, this award honors significant contributions to avian disease research and includes a $1,000 prize. As part of AAAP's commitment to advancing poultry science, it continues the legacy of the former Pfizer Excellence in Poultry Research Award, fostering innovation and knowledge in the field.

Overview

About The American Association of Avian Pathologists is an international association whose mission is to promote scientific knowledge to enhance the health, well–being, and productivity of poultry to provide safe and abundant food for the world. Established in 1957, it is open to anyone who is engaged in some phase of avian diseases. Each year AAAP conducts a scientific program and symposium where the latest findings and issues regarding diseases in poultry are shared and discussed. AAAP also publishes Avian Diseases, a quarterly, international journal for original basic or clinical research from various disciplines including microbiology, immunology and pathology. In addition, AAAP publishes many educational materials on avian health including Diseases of Poultry and the Avian Disease Manual. AAAP committees and interest groups offer members a forum for discussion and action on specific poultry topics and issues. Through the AAAP Foundation, scholarships and awards are given each year to support those who are striving for careers in poultry medicine and acknowledge outstanding achievement in the area of poultry medicine. Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award Introduction This Award continues the tradition of the former Pfizer Excellence in Poultry Research Award, which was administered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, and which was discontinued in 2002. The Award was revived and renamed with the generous support of Phibro Animal Health in 2003, and is now administered by the AAAP. The Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award is presented to a member of the AAAP for sustained excellence in research in poultry disease and health over a period of 20 years or more. The Award shall be in the amount of $1,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Qualification Criteria: The nominee must be a member of the AAAP and must be active in research or not more than one year into retirement. The candidate must have a record of sustained excellence in independent poultry disease or health research for at least 20 years after the completion of his/her training program. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The nominee must be a member of the AAAP and must be active in research or not more than one year into retirement.