Celebrating the Breakthroughs Shaping the Future of Canine Health. Meet the 2025 Canine Health Discovery Award Finalists.

Oak Grants

These grants support large-scale research projects requiring more than $30,000 in funding, with an emphasis on scientific discovery to address canine health priorities.

Purpose of this Grant

The Oak Grants – named after Raleigh, NC, the “City of Oaks” and headquarters of CHF – provide funding of more than $30,000 to support larger, well-established studies and clinical trials addressing significant health priorities in dogs. These longer-term grants fund research aimed at developing innovative treatments, preventive measures, and diagnostic tools that make a substantial impact on scientific and medical advancements to benefit the health of dogs..

Who is Eligible

Eligible applicants include established investigators with
the expertise and resources to conduct large, high-impact research projects. Applications are subject to external peer review to ensure scientific quality and relevance.

Research Scientists

Investigators with a demonstrated research interest in canine health and the resources to conduct large-scale projects.

Veterinary Clinical Scientists

Clinicians in specialized disciplines such as cardiology, oncology, or surgery.

Research Institutions and Collaborations​

Collaborative teams with multidisciplinary expertise and infrastructure to undertake complex, high-impact research.

FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS

Measuring the Impact of Oak Grants

640

Grants funded to date, advancing groundbreaking research in canine medicine.

$52M

Funding distributed to support transformative projects in canine health discovery.

15+

Countries have received grants, fostering global collaboration in canine health.

Taking The Next Step

Ready to apply? Visit our Request for Proposal page to stay updated on upcoming funding opportunities and get prepared to submit your application when the next cycle opens. Be sure to review the guidelines and eligibility requirements in advance.

Grants

North Carolina State University Logo
2026 Active Grant
Kidney & Urological Disease $121,165.15
03463: Efficacy of Alkaline Therapy as a Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis in Dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Autumn N Harris, DVM, DACVIM
University of Minnesota Logo
2026 Active Grant
Kidney & Urological Disease $127,166.00
03572: The impact of genetic, metabolic, and clinical risk factors for calcium oxalate urolith recurrence in dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Eva Furrow
University of California, Riverside Logo
2026 Active Grant
Infection & Immunity $209,770.00
3385: Prevalence and Risk Assessment of Heterobilharzia americana in Dogs and Freshwater Sources in the Southwestern United States
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Adler R Dillman, PhD
Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona Logo
2026 Active Grant
Nervous System Health $191,081.00
03576: Protective Role for Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) in Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Evan MacLean, PhD
2026 Active Grant
Immunology and Infectious Disease $209,770.00
03385: Prevalence and Risk Assessment of Heterobilharzia americana in Dogs and Freshwater Sources in the Southwestern United States
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Adler R Dillman, PhD
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Logo
2026 Active Grant
Skin & Allergies $73,191.00
03433: Identification of commensal skin bacteria that inhibit the growth of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and their associated bacteriocins
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Jessica Gilbertie
2026 Active Grant
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease $48,320.00
03583: Comprehensive Computed Tomographic Calculator for Canine Elbow Dysplasia: Leveraging Computer Automation with Standard of Care Imaging for Complete Quantitative Assessment
Breed(s): German Shepherd Dog
Researcher(s): Sarah Pownder
CNRS – University of Rennes Logo
2026 Active Grant
Oncology - General $149,256.00
03590: Dissecting the Tumor Microenvironment and Cellular Heterogeneity of Histiocytic Sarcomas Using Nuc-Seq
Breed(s): Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Researcher(s): Benoit Hedan
2026 Active Grant
Epilepsy $301,300.00
03535: Crossbreed Genetics and Neuron Modeling to Explain Seizures and Temperament in Dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Hannes Lohi
Cornell University Logo
2026 Active Grant
Kidney & Urological Disease $127,820.00
03470: Genetic Investigation of Hereditary Diseases in Boxers: Juvenile Renal Dysplasia and Granulomatous Colitis
Breed(s): Boxer
Researcher(s): Jacquelyn M Evans, PhD
University of Georgia Logo
2026 Active Grant
Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma $156,803.65
03481: Canine splenic hemangiosarcoma transcriptomics
Breed(s): Golden Retriever
Researcher(s): Janet Grimes, DVM MS
2026 Active Grant
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease $125,000.00
03539: AGILE (AGility Innovations Leveraging Electronics) – Development of a Wearable System for Monitoring Workload and Early Injury Detection in Canine Agility Athletes
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Arielle Pechette Markley, DVM
2026 Active Grant
General Health & Wellness $59,759.75
03424: Genetic Investigation of Acquired Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
Breed(s): Doberman Pinscher
Researcher(s): Lauren A Baker, DVM, PhD
University of Zurich Logo
2026 Active Grant
Oncology - General $111,780.00
03425: Assessing the radiosensitivity of molecular subtypes in canine meningiomas – a prospective clinical radiotherapy trial
Researcher(s): Carlotta Marie Ahrens, DVM
2025 Active Grant
Hepatic Disease $233,211.00
03429: Characterization of Copper Associated Hepatopathy in Labrador Retrievers: A Multi-omics Approach
Breed(s): Labrador Retriever
Researcher(s): Tarini Vedantham Ullal, DVM, MS

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