The Diane Minshall UBC Memorial Award Grant

The Diane Minshall UBC Memorial Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC)
Amount: C $1,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Diane Minshall UBC Memorial Award, established by the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada, honors the legacy of Diane Minshall, a dedicated technician and manager in the field of animal care. This award supports individuals at the University of British Columbia and affiliated institutions, specifically for travel and registration related to the welfare of research animals. It encourages ongoing learning and improvement in animal care practices, embodying Diane's commitment to humane and compassionate treatment.

Overview

NOTE: Applications for this grant may be submitted at any time. Applications must be received no later than February 28th for consideration within the same year. As a testimonial to Diane Minshall’s dedicated service to animals and science, a memorial award has been established by the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC). Called the Diane Minshall UBC Memorial Award, funds from the endowment will be used in perpetuity to honour Diane’s dedication to the wellbeing and the ethical scientific study of laboratory animals. The Award is to be used for education and training related costs of travel to, and attendance at, conferences and meetings expressly pertaining to the welfare and improvement of conditions for research and laboratory animals. Diane’s commitment to the humane care and welfare of the animals under her care was an inspiration to those who worked with her. She was a mentor and teacher of many and designed a state-of-the-art animal research facility. Diane had a national reputation in Canada as someone who combined abundant compassion with good science in her approach to the animals we share our work and our lives with. Diane was modest about her leadership in this field.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Award is open to anyone within University of British Columbia and affiliated research institutions involved in the care and study of research animals.The award is to be used specifically for the support of travel and registration for a meeting, conference, workshop or training opportunity expressly pertaining to the welfare and improvement of conditions for research and laboratory animals.Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to re-apply in the next calendar year.