The Morris Animal Foundation aims to improve animal welfare including wildlife research worldwide. This encompasses work in labs, clinical trials or the field that improves welfare, knowledge and management of animals. The foundation has provided so far over 160 million USD towards over 3,000 animal studies.

Website:
morrisanimalfoundation.org

What can be funded

Within the wildlife focus, scientists can apply for four funding programs:
(i) a First Award, designed to assist new scientists in establishing a successful research program;
(ii) a Fellowship Training designed to provide salary support for new scientists to launch a successful research career in a quality mentored environment;
(iii) an Established Investigator grant to provide funding for research individuals and teams with a proven track record of publication and research success;
(iv) a Pilot Study grant designed to provide funding for innovative projects and novel research that advances the mission of the Foundation.
Other grants are also available with a focus around veterinary, disease and pet animals.

Who can apply
Animal science postgraduate students, early-career and established animal research individuals and teams are able to apply for grants offered by the Morris Animal Foundation. Applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria as outlined in the proposal guidelines of the grant they are interested in to ensure they meet all requirements.

Geographical scope
Worldwide.

When and how to apply
All applicants should read the specific call guidelines and fill out a proposal using the template (available on the website) to apply for each open grant within the deadline. Pontential applicants may subscribe to alerts to stay updated on upcoming calls.
Some calls have a two stage application process.
For further information on the grant program, contact grantapplications@morrisanimalfoundation.org.

Project duration
First Award: maximum project duration is 24 months.
Fellowship Training: maximum project duration is 24 months.
The maximum duration for Established Investigator and Pilot Study grants is not specified as it is project specific.

Funding rate
Not applicable.

Max amount funded
First Award: budget cannot exceed 120,000 USD.
Fellowship Training: total budget cannot exceed 145,000 USD.
The maximum amount funded for Established Investigator and Pilot Study grants is not specified as it is project specific.

Indirect costs
Not applicable.