AKC Canine Health Foundation - Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award 2025

Sponsor

American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation

Description

This prestigious award will celebrate the most groundbreaking research making a significant impact on the health and well-being of dogs. The Canine Health Discovery Award seeks to recognize research advancements that address critical health challenges facing dogs and have the potential to encourage continued innovation and awareness in the field of veterinary medicine.

Eligibility

• The research must demonstrate a substantial and significant advancement in canine health. 
• The research should have been published, widely disseminated, or its importance in the field should have been made evident within the past calendar year and demonstrate a clear benefit to the health of dogs.

Examples of eligible research include (but are not limited to):

• Development of innovative diagnostic tools for detection of canine disease.
• Breakthrough therapeutic interventions that enhance the treatment and management of canine health conditions.
• Advances in preventive measures that protect against common canine health threats.
• Deeper insights into the mechanisms behind chronic diseases and conditions in dogs.

Prize

The winner will be given a financial prize of $10,000 and will be honored at Canines and Cocktails, CHF’s annual gala celebrating canine health innovation and excellence, in December 2025. Additionally, the winner will be eligible for up to $75,000 of research funding from CHF. 

Two finalists will also receive a financial prize of $2,500 each.

How to Apply

Nominations must be submitted using the online application on the AKC Canine Health Foundation website.

Please also submit a copy of the application and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.

For More Information

For more information, visit the AKC Canine Health Foundation website or contact ailsakay@uoguelph.ca.