AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has partnered with the Stanton Foundation to fund clinical research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of dogs and expanding the evidence base for a broader spectrum of affordable care options.

Announced in September, the Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant will offer up to $150,000 to fund a clinical trial addressing cost-effective approaches to common canine diseases and conditions. The grant will focus on research with immediate, broad applicability in primary care settings, according to the AVMF, the AVMA's charitable arm.

Supporting innovative research with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, the Stanton Foundation will fund a clinical trial focusing on advancing canine health and ensuring affordable, practical solutions for veterinary care.

Veterinarians with a passion for canine clinical research and a commitment to finding solutions that are both affordable for clients and financially sustainable for the veterinarian are invited to apply. Applicants should have a research idea that meets the following criteria:

• The primary focus must be on improving health outcomes for dogs, though other companion animals may also benefit.
• Research should address diseases and conditions commonly seen in primary care practices, whether regional or national.
• Proposed trials must yield clinical information that can be immediately useful to veterinarians in practice.
• The proposed protocol must be not only affordable for clients with limited budgets but also financially sustainable for veterinary practices to implement.
• The research must be designed to conclude within 24 months from the start of the project to the final report.

Applicants must first submit a three- to four-page proposal outlining their research idea, including a rough estimate of costs to both client and veterinarian to implement the protocol to be tested, between now and December 1. The Stanton Foundation will review these submissions, and those selected for the next stage will be notified by January 15, 2025. More information on eligibility and application guidelines can be found on the AVMF website.

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