Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data and Samples Available for Research
This grant provides researchers access to the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study’s extensive canine health data and biospecimens to support studies on genetics, cancer, and other major canine diseases.
Funder: Morris Animal Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No direct research funding; provides access to data and/or samples. Academic/nonprofit users: no access fee (shipping/retrieval costs apply); industry: minimum $10,000 fee for pilot access.
Summary: Enables researchers to access comprehensive canine health data and biospecimens from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study for studies on genetics, cancer, and related health topics.
Key Information: Applications must coordinate with the Foundation prior to submission to confirm dataset/sample availability.
Description
The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data and Samples opportunity, managed by the Morris Animal Foundation, grants researchers access to one of the world's most extensive longitudinal canine health datasets and biorepositories. With over 3,000 enrolled dogs and annual data/samples since 2012, this resource supports studies on genetics, cancer (including osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, and mast cell tumors), nutrition, environmental exposures, behavior, and other major canine diseases. The program does not provide direct funding for research but offers essential resources (data and biospecimens) to enable impactful veterinary science.
