Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data and Samples Available for Research
This grant offers researchers access to extensive health data and biological samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study to advance canine health research.
Funder: Morris Animal Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding; free access to data/samples for academics/nonprofits, shipping/retrieval fees may apply
Summary: Provides researchers access to comprehensive health data and biological samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study to advance canine health research.
Key Information: No research funding provided; resource access only.
Description
The Morris Animal Foundation’s Bette M. Morris Data Commons & Biorepository offers access to an extensive, longitudinal collection of canine health data and biological samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. With over 3,000 enrolled dogs and annual data collection since 2012, this resource supports research into major canine cancers, genetics, environmental factors, nutrition, behavior, and other health outcomes. Researchers from academia, government, nonprofits, and industry can apply to use these resources to address critical questions in canine health, with a focus on collaborative and longitudinal projects.
