Sponsor
Morris Animal Foundation
Program
Pilot Proposals for the Study of Equine Behavior and Welfare
For More Information
For detailed program information, please visit the Morris Animal Foundation Grants web-page.
Description
This call is part of the Foundation’s Donor-Inspired Study program and is being funded by Dr. Wendy Koch, who has supported Morris Animal Foundation for 30 years.
- The focus should be on improving the lives of horses by increasing our understanding of the behavioral domain. This includes areas such as cognition, learning, stereotypes, separation anxiety, affiliative behavior toward (bonding with) humans, the effects of equine temperament on welfare, and equine psychopharmacology. Projects using behavioral measurements simply as a tool to address non-behavioral hypotheses are not of interest.
- Pilot study proposals should be aimed at generating data to prove the viability of a novel approach or idea.
- The project may involve domesticated or wild horses.
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 call is permitted.
Maximum Project Value
The budget cannot exceed $10,000 USD.
Indirect Costs
Not permitted.
Project Duration
12 months maximum
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit a copy of your proposal, along with a signed OR-5 form to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Applicant submits proposal via the Morris Animal Foundation Grants Portal. |
How to Apply
Applicants are to submit their proposals via the Morris Animal Foundation Grants Portal.
For detailed program information, please visit the Morris Animal Foundation Grants web-page.