Depending on the availability of finances the FHRF will call for relevant research proposals from scientists, veterinarians and post graduate students from eligible Australian Universities and Research Institutes for grant assessment by expert peer reviewers. In addition nominated funds raised by breeders, fanciers and cat lovers may be stipulated for specific projects including breed-related problems such as amyloidosis, polycystic kidney disease or pyruvate kinase deficiency. Other suggested areas requiring improved or preventative health care include: Feline infectious peritonitis, lymphosarcoma, breast cancer, asthma, arthritis, tooth and gum disease, diabetes, pyometra, hyperthyroidism, kidney, heart, liver failure,fertility,skin conditions,eye problems, behavioural problems and immunisation protocols. It should be noted that because of the recent advances in the various genome projects that demonstrate significant genetic similarity between species, funds may be allocated to researchers who have a track record investigating diseases of humans or other animal species that are relevant to cats.