The grant programme supports projects that focus on animal welfare.
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) — the charitable arm of the British Veterinary Association — has opened up a new £80,000 research fund.
Veterinary professionals and researchers are encouraged to apply for the funding, which has been bolstered by an additional £50,000 this year thanks to generous legacy donations.
While there is no set limit, the AWF aims to fund a number of projects from the total £80,000 pot that aim to solve pressing animal welfare issues.
Projects should start in 2026, be relevant to veterinary and allied professionals in the UK and should last no more than 36 months.
“High-quality research is the cornerstone to improving animal welfare, providing the evidence needed to successfully push for innovation and change,” commented AWF chair, Julian Kupfer.
“The Animal Welfare Foundation’s research grant programme has been at the forefront of this movement, supporting the best and the brightest professionals to deliver projects that are making a tangible difference. This year we’re excited to be able to increase this funding significantly to help continue to build a valuable evidence base for improving animal welfare.”
Chair of AWF’s Grants committee, Nicola Gladden, added: “We have a fantastic amount of funding to be able to offer to one or more research projects this year and it really is thanks to the generous legacy donation we received last year.
“Legacies, no matter how large or how small, are so important to AWF, they enable us to continue supporting much needed research as well as education into the field of animal welfare. If you are thinking about leaving a legacy in your will, please do consider AWF to help us continue helping to improve animal welfare in the UK.”
The deadline for submission is midnight on Sunday 10 May 2026. For more information visit the Animal Welfare Foundation website.
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