CVS has opened applications for its 2026 Clinical Research Grants Funding Call, inviting academics from recognised universities and research institutes in Australia and the UK to apply for funding to undertake research focused on preventive veterinary medicine.
The annual grants program supports research that delivers meaningful improvements for animals under veterinary care and generates evidence that can be translated into everyday clinical practice.
For 2026, CVS is seeking innovative research proposals aligned to the theme: ‘Research to support evidence-based preventative interventions that improve the long-term health, welfare and quality of life of animals.’
Recognising that preventive healthcare has the potential to improve health outcomes, reduce disease burden, enhance animal welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond, CVS is looking to fund research that generates robust evidence to support healthy ageing in veterinary patients.
Particular encouragement will be given to projects that utilise large-scale clinical datasets, involve collaboration with CVS practices, generate evidence that can be rapidly translated into practice, and address significant disease burden within primary care animal populations.
CVS will fund one PhD studentship of up to approximately AUD 57,300 per annum for a maximum of three years, representing a total potential investment of approximately AUD 172,000. Funding may be used to support PhD stipend costs, research consumables, data collection activities, laboratory or fieldwork expenses, software licences and other project-specific research costs. Host institutions will be required to cover tuition fees and provide the facilities, supervision and training necessary to support successful completion of the project.
Applications are invited from academics based at recognised universities or research institutes in Australia and the UK. Eligible projects must focus on species commonly treated within CVS practices, demonstrate clear potential to influence veterinary practice and be suitable for completion within a three-year PhD program.
The successful project will recruit a PhD candidate during 2027, with the studentship expected to commence at the beginning of the 2027/28 academic year.
For further information on eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit CVS Research Grants | CVS Veterinary Group or contact clinicalresearchawards@cvsvets.com.
