Current AEMV Research and Research Fund

The AEMV Science Grant Review Committee announces its 2013/2014 annual Call for Proposals from veterinarians.

The purpose of the AEMV Research Fund is to promote research that specifically leads to the improvement in clinical care of exotic companion mammals. This includes ferrets, rabbits, rodents guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, and other less traditional pet species such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and prairie dogs, pertaining to captive health, diet, and husbandry in privately owned situations.

AEMV officers, AEMV board members, or AEMV committee chairs are not eligible for application. Members of AEMV will be given first consideration.

Projects that will be excluded involve wildlife and zoo species that are not primarily pet species and/or those dealing with these species in the wild and conservation oriented. Any projects promoting commercial breeding for the pet trade of non-domestic species will not be accepted.

Funding level is limited to a maximum of $5000 per submission.

Competitive proposals must be clearly outlined with projects achievable within 1 year of funding. Priority will be given to projects that are founded on sound research principles, can be fully completed at the level of requested funding, and are likely to result in presentation at a scientific conference and publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

The due date for receipt of proposals was due Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The winning proposal will be notified July 1, 2013.

Click here to view/download the detailed 2013/2014 proposal guidelines (PDF format).

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