2025 Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program
Request for Proposals
Scope
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF) invite proposals from Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation residency programs to support the training of a canine-focused resident.
AKC and AKC CHF are deeply committed to investing in training future veterinary specialists who can effectively prevent, treat and cure injury and illness in canine athletes and working dogs. Working together, AKC and AKC CHF have a strong record of adapting to evolving needs and implementing the best initiatives to benefit dogs. This award supports the growing popularity of performance and companion dog sports, which emphasizes the bond between humans and animals, as well as expanding interests in canine health, fitness, injury prevention, post-surgical recovery, and improving quality of life for dogs with degenerative diseases.
To support this commitment, AKC and AKC CHF seek applications from residency programs to fund a canine-focused, traditional track resident matriculating in 2025. Applications must be from United States training programs credentialed by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation· (ACVSMR). Applicants must demonstrate the ability to successfully prepare candidates for board certification by the ACVSMR, which includes mentorship, educational training, clinical competencies, appropriate caseload, and research support.
Research Focus Areas
Investigators are encouraged to submit proposals in the following research program area(s): Residency Program Area (Sports Medicine)
Project Budget
Applications up to $300,000 (including 8% maximum indirect costs) for the total budget of the entire residency will be accepted for review.
Project Period
Since the nature and scope of proposed projects vary, the duration of awards also varies. Three-year resident training programs are eligible.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern time.
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
Accredited programs must meet standards to prepare candidates to fulfill credentialing requirements for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Instructions can be found on the Grant Submission and Report Template webpage and must be followed. Conformance to application requirements is enforced, and submissions that do not comply may be declined or delayed. Projects must strictly adhere to the Foundation's Humane Use of Animals Policy and eligibility requirements. While not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to fully address the suggested criteria provided in blue font in the application template.
Funding decisions are expected by August 1, 2024.
Contact
Administrative and scientific inquiries regarding this RFP should be directed to Programs Staff at chfgrants@akcchf.org or the appropriate contacts listed below.
Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Chief Executive Officer
Email: stephanie.montgomery@akcchf.org
Andrea Fiumefreddo, MS
Chief Operating Officer
Email: arf@akcchf.org
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
