Equine Behavior Relating to Health and Welfare RFP- Pilot Study
From Morris Animal Foundation
The mission of Morris Animal Foundation is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. Through funding hypothesis-driven, humane research projects with high scientific merit, they aim at significant impact. As a non-profit funded by public support and endowment earnings, they prioritize impactful animal health research that benefits a wide range of stakeholders including veterinarians, pet owners, and communities.
Type of Support
Overview
This grant program seeks to fund pilot proposals that advance the understanding of equine behavior and welfare. The emphasis is on projects that aim to significantly improve the lives of horses, focusing on a variety of aspects such as cognition, learning, behavioral patterns, and the effects of temperament on their overall welfare. The goal is to support novel approaches or ideas that could lead to larger-scale research projects. Proposals can involve both domesticated and wild horses, with a stipulation for projects to have a duration of no more than 12 months and a budget cap of $10,000 USD. Indirect costs are not allowed for this funding opportunity.
Eligibility
Organization's Location
Global
Program Location
Global
Organization Type
Other
Must have a record of research expertise demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
A maximum of one application as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator per RFP
Must adhere to the Foundation's Health Study Policy for Animals Involved in Research, excluding projects that include euthanasia of animals for research purposes or source data/samples from such projects
Projects with international collaborations must address international scientific engagement and benefits, and include a named Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in the country where research will occur
Must include mitigation strategies for operational risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in research plans
Environmental Policy adherence required, with efforts to minimize detrimental effects on the environment and limited, justified travel that prioritizes low carbon emissions
Ineligibility
Applicants resubmitting prior proposals without explicit permission