OAK Grant – Spring 2027 Cycle
The OAK Grant – Spring 2027 Cycle funds innovative research from the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation to advance science and improve canine health across all disease areas.
Funder: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
Due Dates: October 20, 2026 (Pre-Proposal) | February 23, 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Greater than $30,000 per award (including up to 15% indirect costs); project duration varies by proposal.
Summary: Supports innovative research with the potential for significant advances in canine health across all disease areas.
Key Information: Two-stage process: pre-proposal required; only invited applicants may submit full proposals.
Description
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation’s OAK Grant (Spring 2027 Cycle) funds high-impact research projects aimed at advancing canine health. The program welcomes proposals that investigate canine disease processes, apply fundamental knowledge to develop solutions for canine health issues, or explore outcomes-based interventions in clinical settings. Projects may address any of the Foundation’s 25 research program areas, and the grant emphasizes innovation and the potential for critical discoveries to improve the health and quality of life for dogs. Both established and early-career investigators, including Rising Researchers, are encouraged to apply.
