Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program

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  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Inc. (CHF) (AKC Canine Health Foundation)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, invites eligible institutions to apply for the Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program, offered by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation in collaboration with the Theriogenology Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports the training of future veterinary specialists in canine reproductive health, disease management, and clinical genetics to promote the health and wellbeing of purebred and purpose-bred dogs.

Programme Overview
The programme reflects the continued commitment of the American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), and the Theriogenology Foundation (TF) to strengthen veterinary expertise in small animal theriogenology. The initiative supports residency training focused on the medical and surgical management, treatment, and research of canine reproductive health and related conditions.

Key Details

  • Funder: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation

  • Award Type: Research – Project Grants & Innovation

  • Maximum Funding: Up to USD 150,000

  • Submission Deadline: 30 June 2028

Research Focus Areas

  • Animal breeding and reproductive health

  • Animal care and physiology

  • Veterinary medicine and pathology

  • Veterinary pharmacology

  • Clinical genetics

  • Ethology and comparative psychology

  • Laboratory animal science

  • Livestock and animal science

Projects and training programmes should contribute to advancing veterinary knowledge and improving canine health outcomes.

Eligibility

  • Open to academic institutions

  • Career Stage: Not applicable

Funding Scope

The grant supports:

  • Residency training in small animal theriogenology

  • Veterinary research in canine reproductive health

  • Clinical and surgical training programmes

  • Research on canine genetics and disease management

  • Capacity development in veterinary specialisation

How to Apply

Applicants should review the full guidelines and application procedures through the official AKC Canine Health Foundation website:
AKC Canine Health Foundation Residency Programme Information

This funding opportunity offers academic and veterinary research institutions at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology the opportunity to strengthen veterinary training and contribute to advancements in canine reproductive and clinical health research.