Wild Animal Initiative Seed Grants

About this program

The Wild Animal Initiative is offering seed grants to support researchers in exploring new ideas and integrating wild animal welfare into their work. These grants are open to early-career researchers and established academics, with a focus on those who can demonstrate a long-term commitment to wild animal welfare research.

To be eligible, projects must be led by a university-affiliated principal investigator and include local collaborators. The funding prioritizes direct research costs and is not available for indirect expenses or institutional overheads. Proposals should align with the initiative's themes and demonstrate a clear impact on wild animal welfare, with a preference for projects that benefit a large number of animals.