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BSAVA PetSavers opens applications for funding
Research into Border terrier disorders will be funded by one of the grants.

Grants available for research into terriers and companion animal science.

PetSavers, the fundraising and grant awarding arm of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), has opened applications for funding for two master’s degrees by research and a PhD in companion animal science.

The two grants for master’s degrees by research both focus on projects involving terriers. The first grant, funded by a legacy donation from Terry Heath, is for research to investigate any disease that occurs in bull terriers, with preference given to research looking at inherited disorders. The second grant is for research exploring any disease to which Border terriers are susceptible.

This second grant has been made possible by funding from Border Terrier Lifeline and a large donation from Andrew and Wendy Mooney, who said: “Having been involved in almost every aspect of Border terriers from pet owner to show dog owner, to breeder, dog show judge, grooming, rescue, and charity work (PAT Dogs), and feeling incredibly indebted to our dogs for all the pleasure they have given us, we decided that we wanted to try and contribute to the future of the breed in some meaningful way.”

The PhD studentship will offer partial funding of £80,000 for a research project in companion animal science. The institution where the student will be based will be responsible for securing any remaining funding needed to cover the student’s work on the project.

Application forms for both the PhD and the master’s degrees by research can be found online. The application for the PhD studentship should be submitted by prospective academic supervisors of the student.

Sarah Williams, fundraising and grant awards manager for BSAVA PetSaver, said: “We are extremely grateful for the support of those who have kindly donated towards these grants, and are excited to help develop the veterinary researchers of tomorrow by funding these studentships.”

The closing date for applications for both funding opportunities is Sunday, 15 October 2023.

 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.