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.
Active Requests for Proposals
| Topic | Open Date | Application Deadline |
| Early Career Investigator | Open - APPLY NOW! | December 31, 2023 at 11:59PM ET |
Upcoming Requests for Proposals
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AKC Canine Health Foundation requests for proposals (RFP) remain open for 2-3 months after they are released. Upcoming 2023 RFP topics with estimated release and close dates are listed below.
| Topic | Open Date | Application Deadline |
| Epilepsy/Neurology | Late Summer | Late October 2023 |
Closed Requests for Proposals
| Topic | Open Date | Application Deadline |
| Influence of Microbiome on Canine Health & Disease | CLOSED | January 19, 2023 at 11:59PM ET |
| Preventive & Early Intervention Medicine | CLOSED | March 23, 2023 at 11:59PM ET |
| Active Dog Wellness | CLOSED | April 15, 2023 at 11:59PM ET |
| Theriogenology Residency Program | CLOSED | May 18, 2023 at 11:59PM ET |
| Aging Canine Medicine | CLOSED | June 15, 2023 at 11:59PM ET |
| Infectious Diseases/One Health | CLOSED | July 20, 2023 at 11:59PM ET |
| Internal Medicine | CLOSED | September 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET |
If you have questions, please email chfgrants@akcchf.org.
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.
All Research Program Areas
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Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
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