IAAHPC Research Grant Program

To apply, you must submit a complete proposal via email to research@iaahpc.org by March 31, 2026. The application should include the completed Grant Proposal Form, your CV, and letters of support. More details on how to apply are listed in the Grant Proposal Guidelines.

 The deadline for submitting your grant proposal is April 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. Make sure to submit your complete application before the deadline to be considered for funding.

•  Eligible applicants include:
  • Veterinarians and veterinary technicians involved in hospice, palliative, or end-of-life care.

  • Researchers, educators, and scholars in animal welfare, human–animal interaction, or caregiver wellbeing.

  • Licensed mental health or social service professionals engaged in interdisciplinary AHPC research.

  • Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, provided they have a faculty mentor listed as Co-Investigator.

Practitioner-led teams partnered with a research institution or mentor.
International applicants are welcome, provided they meet the necessary ethical and legal standards for animal research oversight.

Ethical review and approval (such as IACUC or IRB) are not required at the time of submission. However, approval must be obtained before any funds are disbursed for the project. Applicants should describe the welfare safeguards for both animal and human participants in their proposals.

The grant amount typically ranges from $5,000 to $6,000 USD. Funds may be used for materials, supplies, participant incentives, data collection costs, transcription, and part-time research assistance. Please note that salary support for full-time faculty or capital/operational expenses is not permitted.

Yes! International applicants are encouraged to apply, as long as they meet the necessary ethical and legal standards for animal research (such as IACUC or equivalent review). Proposals must also adhere to IAAHPC’s animal welfare and ethical standards.

Preliminary data are not required, but they can strengthen your application by demonstrating the feasibility of your project. Applicants can provide preliminary data or figures as supporting materials, but it is not a requirement.

Yes, you may submit up to two proposals per principal investigator in a single cycle. Each proposal should be distinct and separate.

If your proposal is selected for funding, you will need to submit two reports:

1. 1. Mid-Project Progress Report: This is due halfway through the project timeline.
      
   2. Final Report: A detailed final report must be submitted within 60 days of completing the project. Additionally, all publications and presentations resulting from funded research must acknowledge IAAHPC support.

Your proposal should include the following:

• • Project Title
    
  • Structured Abstract: A brief summary of the project’s background, objectives, methods, and expected impact.
    
  • Specific Aims: Clearly defined primary and secondary outcomes.
    
  • Study Design & Methods: Overview of the methodology, including participant details, procedures, and analysis.
    
  • Ethical Oversight: Confirmation of IRB/IACUC approval or equivalent.
    
  • Budget & Justification: Itemized budget and explanations.
    
  • Timeline: Detailed project milestones.
    
  • Dissemination & Impact: How the results will be shared and their potential impact on AHPC practice.

If there are any changes to your project’s timeline, budget, staffing, or objectives, you must submit a Request for Study Change form to IAAHPC. This must be approved before proceeding with the changes.

• If you need assistance with the application process, you can contact Lori Kogan at research@iaahpc.org for any clarifications or questions related to the grant submission.