Research Program Areas
AKC Canine Health Foundation requests for proposals (RFPs) are categorized by Research Program Area and all grant applications must be submitted in response to specific RFPs. All grant proposals must strictly adhere to the Foundation's Humane Use of Animals policy.
Application guidelines can be found here. Carefully review all requirements and instructions, as applications that do not comply may be declined or delayed. Ensure required application elements are complete prior to online submission. All work must strictly adhere to the Foundation's eligibility requirements. The AKC Canine Health Foundation requires the use of these templates in submission of grant proposals and grant reporting by awardees.
Active Requests for Proposals
| Topic | Open Date | Application Deadline |
| Rising Researcher | APPLY NOW! | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
| Early Career Investigator | APPLY NOW! | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
2025 Requests for Proposals
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| Topic | Open Date | Application Deadline |
| To be announced later this year | TBD | TBD |
Closed 2024 Requests for Proposals
| Topic | Open Date | Application Deadline |
| Clinician-Scientist Fellowships | CLOSED | Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
| Active Dog Wellness | CLOSED | Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
| Open Call: Request for Pre-Proposals | CLOSED | Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:59M ET |
| Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program | CLOSED | Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
| Theriogenology Residency Program | CLOSED | Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
| Immune System, Pathogens, and Vector-borne Diseases | CLOSED | Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
| Canine Cancer | CLOSED | Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
| Canine Cardiology | CLOSED | Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:59PM ET |
If you have questions, please email chfgrants@akcchf.org.
All Research Program Areas
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Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
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Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
