Newswise — Denver, Colorado -- The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation (ACVIMF) has announced three new calls for grant proposals focusing on Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) respiratory disease ($20,000) sponsored by Zoetis, general oncology ($25,000) and feline chronic renal disease ($50,000).
ACVIM Foundation provides funds to support investigations that have direct application to improving the diagnosis, treatment, understanding or prevention of disease in animals. The grant program encourages studies with direct clinical application. Proposals may request up to the total amount and multi-year projects up to two years will be considered. The proposals will be reviewed by the ACVIM Foundation Scientific Review Committee and ad hoc reviewers who are experts in the field.
The proposal process and forms have been redesigned to provide a more comprehensive program. To be considered, proposals must follow the updated ACVIM Foundation Grant Guidelines, which can be found on the Grant Resources page of the ACVIM Foundation website (www.ACVIMFoundation.org/Grants/Grant-Resources). All proposals are due by the close of business, 5 p.m. MST, Monday, March 9, 2015.
About the ACVIM FoundationThe American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to pioneering the healthcare of animals through the work of specialists in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM): small and large animal internists, cardiologists, neurologists, and oncologists. By supporting the work of these groundbreaking scientists, by raising awareness of specialty medicine and by mobilizing the animal-loving public, we aim to revolutionize current treatments and spark the discovery of future cures. Learn more at www.ACVIMFoundation.org.
About ZoetisZoetis is a global leader in the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of animal health medicines and vaccines, with a focus on both livestock and companion animals. For more than 60 years, Zoetis has been committed to enhancing the health of animals and bringing solutions to its customers who raise and care for them. To learn more, visit www.zoetis.com.
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