Sponsor
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF).
Program
Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award: Request for Proposals, Senior Dog Health
For More Information
For full program details and eligibility criteria, please visit the Morris Animal Foundation - Apply for a Grant web-page.
Description
The mission of Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. To honor the legacy and vision of the son of their founder, the Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award is designed to support an area of companion animal research for which there is a pressing need and potential for rapid progress.
The topic selected for the 2022 Request for Proposals (RFP) is senior dog health. Projects involving more than one of the discussed areas are also welcome. MAF will not accept off-topic proposals in this RFP. Proposals should demonstrate the unique and strategic nature of the proposed research and address how the project advances the field of senior dog health. MAF prefers collaborative projects with the potential to rapidly translate findings to primary care practice.
Eligibility
Applicant Eligibility Competitive applicants will have a record of research expertise demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications. A maximum of one application as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator in response to this RFP is permitted. For call specific eligibility, please visit the Morris Animal Foundation - Apply for a Grant web-page and view the Proposal Guidelines.Maximum Project Value
The budget cannot exceed $250,000 USD.
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are not permitted.
Project Duration
36 months maximum.
Special Notes
Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research web-page.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit a word copy of your proposal, along with a signed OR-5 form to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Applicant submits proposal via the Fluxx web-page. |
How to Apply
Applicant to submit application via the MAF's grant application and management software called Fluxx. Applicant to submit the online form and full application attachment via the Fluxx web-page.