Wildlife/Exotics Grants - Pilot Study Grants

The mission of Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is to advance the science of animal health. Toward this aim, we are dedicated to funding hypothesis-driven and humane animal health research projects of high scientific merit and potential impact. Relevant projects promise to advance the health and well-being of companion animals and/or wildlife. The Pilot Study Grant is designed to provide funding for innovative ideas to accelerate discovery and advance MAFs mission. Amount: The maximum amount for a pilot study is $10,000 plus indirect costs (total maximum award $10,800). Duration: Maximum study duration is one year. Equipment: $5,000 Salary: Salary for technicians, residents, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows should be detailed with regard to percent time commitment to the project. MAF does not pay for tuition. Requests for salary for principal investigators with less than full-time appointments must be clearly defined and must include percent appointment and other current salary support. Requests for salary for full time faculty appointments will not be approved. Travel: Travel expenses required to complete the project should be clearly justified. Expenses for PI to travel to scientific meetings are limited to $3,000. Indirect costs: MAF allows up to 8 percent of the budget to be applied to indirect costs, if your institution charges for these costs. Where a subaward to another institution is proposed, the total indirect costs may not exceed 8% of the total budget.