Rising Researcher Program
Rising Researcher Program supports early-career scientists with mentored canine health research and career development to address significant health priorities in dogs and build independent scientific careers.
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Funder: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
Due Dates: February 23, 2027 (Spring cycle) | August 3, 2027 (Fall cycle)
Funding Amounts: Acorn: up to $30,000; Oak: over $30,000; Rising Researcher support for up to three years
Summary: Supports early-career canine health research while helping mentored researchers develop independent scientific careers.
Key Information: Applicants must have an eligible doctorate, no faculty appointment at award, and an Associate or Full Professor mentor.
Description
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation’s Rising Researcher Program supports postdoctoral and other emerging scientists preparing to establish independent careers in canine health research. It combines research funding with career development, supporting projects that address significant health priorities in dogs. Applicants may propose work under the Acorn or Oak grant categories, depending on the project’s scope and budget.
The program began in 2024 and provides up to three years of support. Awards consider both research merit and career development potential. CHF seeks research that advances health for all dogs: projects may be breed-specific, but they do not need to focus exclusively on purebred dogs. International researchers may apply through research organizations whose projects meet CHF’s eligibility requirements, mission, and funding focus.
