The August 2022 round of Feline Health Research Fund Grant applications is now closed.
There was a record number of applications including studies of toxoplasmosis, kidney disease and cat behaviour from a variety of Australian Universities.
‘It is pleasing to see such a lot of quality feline health research being undertaken in Australia,’ said Fund Secretary Helen Radoslovich.
‘Of course it means lots of extra work for the Fund’s Trustees and our evaluators but it is work we are happy to undertake.
‘A final decision will take several months but we anticipate being able to advise applicants of the outcome by early 2023.
‘Grants are made possible by donations from cat lovers across Australia. If you are able to support us, even in a small way, please visit our donations page’, she said.
The Fund supports relevant research from scientists, veterinarians and post-graduate students from Australian universities and research institutes.
Here is a list of a list of previously funded projects but applicants were asked to consider research projects relating to improved or preventative health care for cats such as:
arthritis
asthma
behavioural problems
breast cancer
diabetes
eye problems
feline infectious peritonitis
fertility
HCM
hyperthyroidism
immunisation protocols.
kidney, heart and liver failure
lymphosarcoma
pyometra
tooth and gum disease
skin conditions
Cross-species genome research
Recent advances in genome science has demonstrated significant genetic similarity between species. Funds may be allocated to researchers who are engaged in investigating diseases of humans or other animal species that are relevant to cats.