Nutrition & Veterinary Sciences

American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN)/WALTHAM Grants & Awards

WALTHAM and the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN) are delighted to announce the 2012 initiative to promote research into the health and nutrition of dogs and cats.

The 2012 AAVN/WALTHAM Nutrition Research Grant
The AAVN / WALTHAM 2012 research grant applications are currently under consideration. Please see the AAVN website for full details.

The 2012 AAVN/WALTHAM Student Nutrition Research Award
The AAVN scientific committee at the AAVN Congress will choose the best research project presentation and the recipient will receive a cash prize and trip to the ESVCN meeting in Europe to share their research.  

Who is eligible?   
Students, residents, PhD candidates working towards a degree or board certification in the field of dog and cat nutrition presenting their results at the AAVN Conference.

Full Details & Application Form

European College of Veterinary Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN)/WALTHAM Grants & Awards

WALTHAM and the European Society of Veterinary & Comparative Nutrition (ESCVN) are delighted to announce the 2012 initiative to promote research into the health and nutrition of dogs and cats.

The 2012 ESVCN/WALTHAM Nutrition Research Grant
The ESVCN / WALTHAM 2012 research grant winner to be announced at the 16th ESVCN Congress 13-15 September 2012.
For more details on the 2013 ESVCN/WALTHAM Research Grant
Please contact: lucille.alexander@effem.com

The 2012 ESVCN/WALTHAM Student Nutrition Research Award
The ESVCN scientific committee at the 16th ESVCN Congress will choose the best research project presentation and the recipient will receive a cash prize and trip to the AAVN/ACVIM meeting in the USA to share their research. 

Who is eligible?  
Students, residents, PhD candidates working towards a degree or board certification in the field of dog and cat nutrition presenting their results at the ESVCN Conference.

Full Details & Application Form

Comparative Gastroenterology Society

Since 2006, WALTHAM and CGS have partnered to promote high quality research in gastroenterology by providing up to $8,000 for the CGS WALTHAM Research Award which is an annual competitive grant chosen by CGS members and complying with Waltham’s ethical principles.

Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics

WALTHAM has proudly sponsored the SVME WALTHAM Student essay contest since 2005, offering a $1,000.00 cash award and another $1,000.00 for travel expenses for the contest winner to attend the annual conference of the American Veterinary Medical Association annually where she/he will present the winning essay at the SVME Plenary Session.  

Terms and conditions for the contest can be found by following the link below and then selecting Awards Programme >> Student Essay Contest from the main menu

International Society for Anthrozoology

WALTHAM proudly supports the International Society for Anthrozoology through providing funds for the ISAZ WALTHAM Collaborative Research Award ($50K), for the Anthrozoos Journal and for the annual ISAZ conference.