BSAVA PetSavers opens grant call for new joint-funded Clinical Research Projects
3 March 2025
BSAVA PetSavers has opened applications for new jointly funded Clinical Research Project grants offering up to £10,000 following separate partnerships with BSAVA affiliate groups the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society, Small Animal Medicine Society, and the British Veterinary Neurology Society.
These grants are available for the undertaking of small-scale clinical research projects in areas of the affiliate speciality, focusing on diseases affecting companion animals. The projects are selected in the hope that the study results will have a rapid and positive impact on the way diseases are diagnosed, managed and treated in general practice, as well as at a specialist level. Applications are particularly welcome from practitioners, as well as academics or joint applications between practice and academia.
Chris Scudder, from the Small Animal Medicine Society said: “We are delighted to be able to collaborate with BSAVA PetSavers in supporting innovative research in small animal internal medicine. We have a shared goal of advancing the health and well-being of small animals. Their invaluable and generous support enables us to fund research that makes a meaningful difference for cats, dogs, and their owners.”
Gavin McAulay, Chair of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society said: “The Veterinary Cardiovascular Society promotes animal welfare through the study and development of veterinary cardiology in all species. The joint VCS BSAVA PetSavers research grants allow members to develop their own clinical experience into meaningful projects.”
Abbe Crawford, President of the British Veterinary Neurology Society continued: “The British Veterinary Neurology Society are very excited to work in collaboration with BSAVA PetSavers to offer funding for a Clinical Research Project exploring neurological disorders in small animals. This is a unique opportunity for those with an interest in neurology to help advance our knowledge and understanding of these conditions. We are very grateful for BSAVA’s support in this new funding call.”
Applications are also open for the BSAVA PetSavers Clinical Research Project grant, where funding of up to £20,000 is available.
Sarah Williams, Fundraising and Grant Awards Manager for BSAVA PetSavers concluded: “We’re pleased to again work with BSAVA affiliate groups to jointly fund research grants, rekindling past partnerships and initiating a new one to achieve our common aim of improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in companion animals.”
These grants are now open for applications until midnight on 15th May. For more information, please visit the BSAVA PetSavers website: https://www.bsava.com/petsavers/apply-for-funding/clinical-research-projects/.