Every year we receive applications for funding from researchers in universities and veterinary practices across the UK. We only support studies involving naturally occurring diseases where the anticipated results of the study will result in a change in diagnosis or management of small animal disease.
Our selection process involves peer review by veterinary clinicians and researchers worldwide, who are always experts in the area of research proposed. We’re grateful that our peer reviewers give their time freely to evaluate applications and we give special thanks to them here.
Their informed assessments are considered by our Grant Awarding Committee, which comprises veterinary academics and practitioners who have direct experience of companion animal diseases, to ensure that the research meets our criteria for funding and helps us achieve our mission. This committee is made up of representatives from UK vet schools, BSAVA affiliates and the general BSAVA membership, as well as one member of the committee who is a non-veterinary scientist. Its recruitment is overseen by the BSAVA volunteer manager, with Chair recruitment being overseen by the BSAVA volunteer development committee.