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The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges represents the global academic veterinary medical community. The members of the AAVMC promote and protect the health and wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment by advancing the veterinary medical profession and preparing new generations of veterinarians to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. AAVMC logo

CIVME Grant Program

The Council on International Veterinary Medical Education (CIVME) is an initiative of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), which is keen to promote and share best practices in veterinary medical education around the world.

The council's grant program will provide a means for:

  • Communication and collaboration that advances veterinary medical education around the world
  • Collaboration among educational researchers
  • Dissemination of innovations and other educational advances, to magnify the impact of projects by outreach to educators and their respective organizations

The CIVME Grant Program includes: 

The CIVME Research Grant, which has two categories (Educational Research Projects and Educational Exchange Projects).

The project budgets for all grants should not exceed $10,000 and are limited for a period of max. 24 months. Due to the size of the CIVME grants, indirect project costs are not considered. Preference will be given to applications that are collaborative efforts between institutions and across regions.

Instructions
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  • The total budget requested should not exceed $10,000.
  • The project and budget period should not exceed 24 months.
  • Due to the limited size of the CIVME grants, indirect project costs are not considered. Indirect costs are those associated with the overall operations and maintenance of the organization and not directly related to the project described in the grant application.
  • CIVME can provide a translation service; please contact CIVME@aavmc.org for any translation needs or questions.
Eligibility: 
  • Current CIVME Core or Alternate members are not permitted to be part of a CIVME grant application.
  • Current holders of a CIVME grant (including both the principal investigator (PI) and all collaborators) are not permitted to apply for another grant either as the PI or as a collaborator until the previous grant has been completed and the final report submitted to CIVME and approved by CIVME.
  • Applications must represent at least 3 CIVME regions and one of those must be from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Middle East/North Africa. CIVME regions.
    • If you're seeking collaborators or are interested in joining a CIVME grant project, use the CIVME Learning Community to connect with other educators. You can do this by posting in the Project Ideas and Collaboration Requests Discussion Forum within the Funding & Publication Opportunities section.

Timeline:

  • Program Announcement (Online): September 12, 2024
  • Deadline submission: December 6th, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST
  • Application Review: December 2024 - March 2025
    • Submitted proposals reviewed for completeness and eligibility before proceeding to the selection committee. The selection committee undergoes a two round review process. Each proposal will be reviewed based on predefined criteria, e.g. relevance, impact, fit with CIVME goals, international collaboration, feasibility, risk analysis. The final selections will be determined at a meeting of the entire Council.
  • April 2025 in conjunction with the AAVMC Annual Meeting: Applicants notified of award status.
Project start date
  • No earlier than June 2025

Annual AAVMC Awards Program

AAVMC grants various awards to inspire and recognize professional excellence in academic veterinary medicine. Awardees will be notified in December 2024. Each awardee will be featured in a 3-minute tribute video during the Annual Conference in April 2025. For more details on the AAVMC Awards Program, please click here.

AAVMC Excellence in Research Award

In 2011, the Board of Directors established the AAVMC Excellence in Research Award to recognize outstanding research and scholarly achievements in the field of veterinary medicine. The award honors those who demonstrate excellence in original research, leadership in the scientific community, and exceptional mentoring of trainees and colleagues in any discipline of veterinary medicine.

AAVMC Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award, Presented by Zoetis

The AAVMC Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award, presented by Zoetis, recognizes excellence in professional veterinary medical education. It is the most prestigious teaching award in veterinary medicine and is presented to an educator whose sustained record of teaching excellence and ability, dedication, character and leadership has contributed significantly to the advancement of the profession. Each individual college selects a recipient in the spring. Colleges may then nominate their recipient for the national award, which is chosen by the AAVMC.

AAVMC Iverson Bell Award

The Iverson Bell Award is presented annually in memory and recognition of Dr. Iverson Bell’s outstanding leadership and contributions in the promotion of diversity in veterinary medical education.

AAVMC Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service

The Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service is an annual honor established in January 1990 by the Board of Directors to recognize an individual whose leadership and vision has made a significant contribution to academic veterinary medicine and the veterinary profession.

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The Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship
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The Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship was developed to offset educational expenses related to attaining a veterinary education. The program focuses on addressing the issue of student debt and the need to foster diversity in the profession – issues that greatly impact the future of the veterinary profession. More than 200 scholarships worth $7,000 will be awarded to students at Full US & Caribbean AAVMC member institutions. These scholarships will be paid directly to the insitution and applied to the students 2025 Fall Semster account. The program provides equal opportunity for applicants, regardless of location, by using total student enrollment at each veterinary school as a means of determining the available number of scholarships per school.
Apply here.

Timeline
Program Announcement (Online): October 11, 2024
Submission Deadline: December 9th, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST

Merck Animal Health Diversity Leadership Scholarship
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The Merck Animal Health Diversity Leadership Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a record of contributing to enhancing diversity and inclusion at a Full US AAVMC member Institutions. The scholarship honors students who have been consistent champions of addressing inequities and underrepresentation in the veterinary profession, have advocated for social justice, and have advanced valuing diversity and inclusion at a Full US AAVMC Member Institution. Up to 16 scholarships will be awarded; each scholarship will be awarded a one-time payment in the amount of $10,000 paid directly to the institution and applied to the students Fall 2025 semester. Please ensure that you have been nominated by the dean of your college before you proceed with the application. 

For more information about eligibility, application materials, and general information click here.

Timeline
Program Announcement (Online): October 1, 2024
Submission Deadline: November 4, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST

Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship
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The Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship also recognizes veterinary students who have demonstrated exemplary promise as future leaders and have made significant contributions to enhancing diversity and inclusion in academic veterinary medicine. The awardee of the Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship will only be selected from the Merck Animal Health Diversity Scholarship nominations pool. Each scholarship will be awarded a one-time payment in the amount of $6,000 paid directly to the institution and applied to the students Fall 2025 semester. Please ensure that you have been nominated by the dean of your college before you proceed with the application.  

For more information about eligibility, application materials, and general information click here.

Timeline
Program Announcement (Online): October 1, 2024
Submission Deadline: November 4, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST

Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program
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The Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program recognizes second-year veterinary students from underserved groups who have shown an interest in and affinity for growing leadership capabilities. Individuals selected for the program will receive financial assistance as well as resources to support them through their final years of veterinary school and into the next phase of their careers. 15 students will be selected for the 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders cohort and awarded a $20,000 scholarship distributed over one year ($10,000 per semester), paid directly to the institution and applied to the students Fall 2025 & Fall 2026 semesters. Each Full US AAVMC Institutional Member may nominate one (1) eligible student for the Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program. Please ensure that you have been nominated by the dean of your college before you proceed with the application. 

For more information about eligibility, application materials, and general information click here.

Timeline
Program Announcement (Online):October 1, 2024
Submission Deadline: November 4, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST

AAVMC Dr.Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship
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Named for Cathy A. Knupp DVM, MS, who led the Zoetis Veterinary Medical Research and Development organization for many years. This scholarship will serve to commemorate Dr. Knupp's many contributions to scientific innovation as a veterinary scientist and leader in human and animal health research and development. A $25,000 scholarship paid directly to the institution will be awarded to two veterinary students who are pursuing an advanced degree in basic or veterinary clinical research fields of study. The scholarship will applied to the student's Fall 2025 semester. 

For more information about eligibility, application materials, and general information click here.

Timeline
Program Announcement (Online): December 9, 2024
Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST

Process

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the award with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online application.

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact info@aavmc.org.

Key Dates

CIVME Grant
Open: September 12, 2024
Close: December 6, 2024
Merck & Patricia Lowrie Scholarship
Open: October 1, 2024
Close: November 4, 2024
Chewy Scholarship
Open: October 1, 2024
Close: November 4, 2024
Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship
Open: December 9, 2024
Close: February 7, 2025
Zoetis Veterinary Scholarship
Open: October 11, 2024
Close: December 9, 2024
AAVMC Awards
Open: September 11, 2024
Close: October 11, 2024

Contact Us

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Washington DC, 20001
Phone: 202.371.9195
Email:   info@aavmc.org
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