These grants are available for the undertaking of small-scale clinical research projects (CRPs) in companion animals, with the ultimate objective of advancing understanding of the causes and/or management of a clinical disorder.
Applications from practitioners, academics, as well as joint applications between practice and academia are all welcome. We have removed the requirement for at least one applicant to be a qualified veterinary professional, but expect applicants to have a level of veterinary experience appropriate for the project.
Funding of up to £20,000 is available to cover a 1-3 year project. These funds can be used to pay for research expenses and consumables, and up to 30% can be used for research-specific staffing costs. Projects must be carried out within the UK. The use of experimental animals is not permitted in any work funded by BSAVA PetSavers, which includes work on tissues derived from experimental animals.
Applicants from veterinary practice who do not have access to ethical review through a university are advised to apply through the RCVS Ethics Review Panel.
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.
| The 2023 CRP grant call is now closed |
*Our application form and terms and conditions have recently been revised. Please make sure to access the latest versions under Useful resources below.
**Specialist grant investigating gall bladder mucoceles in Border Terriers**
For the 2023 grant call, we are offering a large grant of up to £30,000 to research gall bladder mucoceles in Border Terriers. This has been made possible by the very generous donation of £17,000 from Andrew and Wendy Mooney, who are lifelong owners and breeders of Border Terriers. Find out more and apply for this grant here.
How to apply
Read our helpful guidance on applying for a BSAVA PetSavers’ grant
To complete your application please complete the application form below and email together with signed terms and conditions, a letter of support from your head of department or practice principal, and ethical committee approval.
Email: petsaversadmin@bsava.com
Useful resources
CRP application form
CRP terms and conditions
CRP report form – this is for successful applicants to use once research has commenced
**Joint-funded clinical research projects**
We also support specialist areas of veterinary science by partnering with BSAVA affiliates and other organisations that share our principles to jointly fund CRPs. Currently, these include cardiovascular health, pain management, and canine and feline medicine and science.
Find out about our other funding opportunities
Need inspiration? Read about projects that we have previously funded