“When I became aware of a chance to incorporate a feline-focussed strand into my research on autoimmune encephalitis, I jumped at it. I have a strong commitment to the ‘One Health’ approach and the idea that vets and human medics can work together for the benefit of all species.”
Dr Sophie Binks, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Neurology Specialty Registrar, University of Oxford.
Read more about how Sophie’s research is raising awareness of potentially treatable causes of feline seizures in first opinion and referral practice.
“Our findings led to a change in how vets in practice treat hyperthyroid cats, including the more careful titration of anti-thyroid medications to avoid over-treatment and associated detrimental effects.”
Professor Tim Williams, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pathology, Cambridge University Vet School.
Read more about how Tim’s research sheds light on previously unnoticed overtreatment symptoms in cats, and ultimately a change in the way vets in practice treat hyperthyroid cats.
In 2025, we have partnered with BSAVA affiliate groups the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society, Small Animal Medicine Society and British Veterinary Neurology Society to offer £10,000 grants in their specialist areas of interest.
Find out more about our joint-funded grants with BSAVA affiliate groups
Projects are selected in the hope that 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.
We have established a mentorship programme, provided voluntarily by members of our research alumni group, aimed at non-academic veterinary practitioners who may lack the support to carry out a research project. Please let us know in the relevant place on the application form if you would be interested in mentorship, and we will aim to pair you up with a research mentor working in your field of interest.
The 2025 grant call for Clinical Research Projects (CRPs) is now closed and will open again on the 1st March 2026. 2025 applicants will be notified if they have been successful in October 2025. Find dates for all our grant calls on our grant calendar or sign up to receive email notifications when grant calls open.
The acceptance rate for this grant type over the last 10 years is 31%.
How to apply
- Complete the application form below – making sure to fill in the checklist at the back of the form, provide the names and contact details of three reviewers with whom you have no conflicts of interest, and provide truncated CVs for each grant applicant.
- Obtain a letter of support from your head of department or practice principal.
- Obtain, or at the very least apply for, ethical approval for your project and provide supporting evidence of this.
- Complete our terms and conditions (below) by obtaining signatures from the main applicant (supervisor) and an authorised representative of the institution.
- Email all documents to petsaversadmin@bsava.com.
Please note
The use of experimental animals is not permitted in any work funded by BSAVA PetSavers, and this includes work on tissues derived from experimental animals. Visit our Guidance for Applicants page to read our full statement on experimental animals, view eligibility criteria and guidance on designing a robust research project.
Useful resources
CRP application form
CRP terms and conditions
**Joint-funded clinical research projects**
In 2025, we have partnered with BSAVA affiliate groups the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society, Small Animal Medicine Society and British Veterinary Neurology Society to offer £10,000 grants in their specialist areas of interest.
Find out more and apply here
