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Available Grants

Researcher with dollar sign 2Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)

Ongoing grants available for international research projects that support scientific research projects to improve or advance the welfare of animals.

UFAW Small Research Grants: up to £5,000 (~$6,644.00)
UFAW Large Research Grants: over £5,000 (~$6,644.00)

Application forms must be submitted at least two months before the start date of the project.

In addition they also have a Travel, Training and Other Events Grant, which funds non-research events, such as attending or organizing educational or scientific meetings, lectures, courses or training visits).

Visit UFAW Grants and Awards.


Animal Welfare Institute Funding Opening

On August 11, 2025, AWI will begin accepting applications for two refinement funding opportunities:

AWIFO Refinement Research Award, which provides up to US$15,000 to fund a research project aimed at developing or testing innovative methods of refinement.

AWIFO Implementing Refinement Grant, which provides up to US$8,000 toward the implementation of a refinement.
The deadline to submit an application will be October 13, 2025, at 11:59pm EST.