AO VET Seed Grants
AO VET Seed Grants fund innovative, ethically conducted veterinary research projects that advance clinical practice and mentor early-career investigators in veterinary medicine.
Funder: AO Foundation (https://www.aofoundation.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | April 2027 (Full application) | May 2027 (Full application/preproposal) | April 2027 (Collaboration approval request)
Funding Amounts: Up to CHF 7,500 per project for 12 months; typically 4 grants awarded annually (1 per region).
Summary: Supports pilot/applied veterinary research projects with emphasis on mentoring young investigators and ethical animal use.
Key Information: Forecasted: All dates are projected; verify on program site before applying.
Description
AO VET Seed Grants are designed to support applied research projects that address clinically relevant issues in veterinary medicine. The program aims to foster innovation and high-quality methodology, with a particular emphasis on training and mentoring young investigators. Projects should align with AO VET’s commitment to best practices in preclinical animal research and the ethical use of animals. The grants provide seed funding to help investigators launch or pilot new research within AO VET’s areas of interest, contributing to the advancement of veterinary clinical and translational research.
