John Lee Pratt Animal Nutrition Program Research Proposals
Forecasted
The John Lee Pratt Animal Nutrition Program supports innovative animal nutrition research at Virginia Tech, funding personnel, equipment, and scientific projects through the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station.
Funder: Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Internal grants for research personnel, equipment, and materials; typical support for graduate students includes tuition, fees, and $1,500–$2,500 for research costs.
Summary: Internal funding to advance animal nutrition research at Virginia Tech, supporting personnel, equipment, and project costs.
Description
The John Lee Pratt Animal Nutrition Program, administered by the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, is an internal grant opportunity designed to foster research in animal nutrition at Virginia Tech. The program supports innovative projects by funding research personnel (including graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and visiting scientists), equipment acquisition, and related research materials. It aims to enable new interdisciplinary or externally-funded research, strengthen ongoing programs, and bridge funding gaps between extramural grants. Dissemination of practical research outcomes is a key goal, contributing to advances in animal nutrition and the broader mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
