Funder: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award; $45,000 annually for three or more awards; projects completed within 24 months
Summary: Supports research on the pathogenesis, pathology, and treatment of heart disease in animals to advance clinical veterinary cardiology.
Key Information: Applicants must be active members of the ACVIM Specialty of Cardiology.
Description
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s Cardiology Diplomate Grant Competition supports research that elucidates the pathogenesis, pathology, or treatment of heart disease in animals. Established through a 2017 vote of the ACVIM Specialty of Cardiology membership, the annual competition funds fully or partially supported studies relevant to clinical veterinary cardiology. When two proposals have equal merit, preference goes to research investigating cardiac conduction system diseases.
The Cardiology Research Committee evaluates proposals for clinical importance, scientific validity, feasibility, and budget justification. The program also emphasizes dissemination: publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal is expected, and presentation of final results at the ACVIM Forum is strongly encouraged. Funded investigators must provide progress and final reports and make project data publicly available.
