OAK – Fall 2027 Cycle
The OAK – Fall 2027 Cycle funds major research by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation to advance understanding, prevention, and treatment of canine diseases.
Funder: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
Due Dates: March 30, 2027: Pre-Proposal deadline | August 3, 2027: Full Proposal deadline (due by 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Awards over $30,000 (typically $50,000–$200,000, no upper limit stated); up to 15% indirect costs; project period varies by scope.
Summary: Supports large-scale, high-impact research advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of canine diseases.
Key Information: Not open to Rising Researcher applicants in this cycle; two-stage process (pre-proposal and invited full proposal).
Description
This opportunity from the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF) funds large, high-impact research projects focused on advancing canine health. The grant supports studies with budgets exceeding $30,000 that address critical areas such as disease mechanisms, prevention, clinical interventions, and outcomes-based solutions for dogs. Proposals may focus on any of CHF’s 25 research program areas and must align with the Foundation’s mission to foster discoveries that enable dogs to live healthier lives. The application process is competitive and involves two stages: submission of a pre-proposal, followed by an invitation-only full proposal.
