The Morris Animal Foundation has opened its 2025 Call for Research Proposals to address the pressing health and welfare challenges faced by domestic and community cats.
Veterinary researchers and scientists are invited to submit proposals for funding across three grant categories:
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Established Investigator Award
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First Award (for early-career researchers)
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Pilot Study Award
Objectives
Proposals must:
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Clearly identify a feline health or welfare concern
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Present collaborative and innovative approaches to address it
Funding Details
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Established Investigator Award: Around $100,000.
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First Award: Up to $120,000 for a maximum of 24 months.
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Pilot Study Award: Up to $20,000 for a 12-month proof-of-concept project.
Eligibility
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Established Investigator: Open to experienced researchers with a strong publication record
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First Award: Open to early-career researchers who have completed their doctorate
Application requirements
Applicants must submit:
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A detailed research proposal with budget and budget justification.
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Support letters and a commitment from an authorised institutional signer.
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For First Award applicants, letters from mentors and department heads are required.
How to Apply
Click here to submit your application by October 8, 2025
The Morris Animal Foundation has announced its 2025 Call for Research Proposals aimed at addressing health and welfare challenges faced by domestic and community cats. Veterinary researchers and scientists are invited to submit proposals for funding under three grant categories: Established Investigator Award, First Award for early-career researchers, and Pilot Study Award.
Applicants are required to clearly identify a feline health or welfare issue and propose collaborative and innovative solutions. Funding details include around $100,000 for the Established Investigator Award, up to $120,000 for 24 months for the First Award, and up to $20,000 for a 12-month Pilot Study Award. Eligibility for the Established Investigator Award requires experienced researchers with a strong publication record, while the First Award is open to early-career researchers with a doctorate.
Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal along with a budget, support letters, and institutional approval. First Award applicants need additional letters from mentors and department heads. The deadline for application submission is October 8, 2025, and details can be found on the foundation's website.
