Veterinary Student Scholar Program Grant

The Veterinary Student Scholar Program, offered by the Morris Animal Foundation, empowers veterinary students to engage in impactful research focused on animal health. Each selected scholar receives a $5,500 stipend to support their summer projects, fostering hands-on experience and contributing to advancements in the health of dogs, cats, equids, and wildlife. This competitive program not only enhances students' research skills but also opens doors to future career opportunities in veterinary science.

The Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Scholar program is a competitive program that provides veterinary students the opportunity to conduct mentored research to advance the health and well-being of dogs, cats, domesticated equids and wildlife.
What is the Veterinary Student Scholar Program?
Each year, students prepare grant applications, first for selection from their home institution, and then for review by Morris Animal Foundation. Each chosen Veterinary Student Scholar is awarded a $5,500 stipend to support his or her summer research project. The Veterinary Student Scholars program awards stipends to veterinary students who are selected by their institution to participate in clinical or basic animal health research.
Publication in professional journals
Career advancement for aspiring scientists – past scholars have gone on to become established Morris Animal Foundation-funded investigators!
Topic or Special Considerations
Feline, wildlife, domesticated equid or canine health. Any relevant topics. Two applications now accepted per institution.