Dr. Mark Crisman $10,000 Equine Innovative Grant
No Longer Accepting Applications
The Horses and Humans Research Foundation is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the Dr. Mark Crisman $10,000 Equine Innovative Grant, sponsored by Zoetis Equine and Friends. We are seeking innovative research projects that aim to positively influence the well- being of equines through novel techniques or applications. The selected project will receive a grant of up to $10,000 to support the implementation and evaluation of the proposed innovation.
Innovation grants are designed to provide funding for innovative ideas to advance our knowledge, understanding, and application of Equine- assisted Services (EAS). These proposals should be aimed at generating data to provide validation of a novel approach or idea. HHRF serves as a catalyst to advance global knowledge of horse-human interactions and their impact on the health and well-being of people and horses. The maximum project duration is 12 months, and the budget cannot exceed $10,000. Applicants are required to use correct Equine-assisted Services (EAS) terminology (available at horsesandhumans.org).
The goal of this grant is to connect practice with scientific knowledge by supporting innovative research with high-impact potential that might not be funded through traditional channels. Our intent is to stimulate exploration, encourage the testing of hypotheses, and generate preliminary data that will open new pathways for future research.
Applications passing all procedural and eligibility requirements are reviewed and ranked by members of the HHRF Scientific Review Committee, who represent areas of expertise relevant to the project. Finalists will be requested to participate in a twenty-minute presentation/Q&A with the board of directors.