Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
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The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an internationally recognized independent scientific and educational animal welfare charity, also known as The International Animal Welfare Science Society. Founded in 1926, UFAW is dedicated to developing and promoting improvements in the welfare of farm, companion, laboratory, captive wild animals, and those with which we interact in the wild, through scientific and educational activity. The organization funds animal welfare research, publishes the peer-reviewed journal Animal Welfare, provides grants and awards for researchers, and hosts international conferences on animal welfare science.
Funding Opportunities
UFAW 2026 Centenary Conference Travel Grant
This grant application is specifically for potential presenters to take part in the UFAW Centenary conference, to be held in London, 23-25 June 2026. The UFAW 2026 Centenary Conference Travel Grant is open worldwide to all individuals who have had an abstract accepted for presentation at the conference and who have no other means of attending. The grant provides travel support to enable participants to attend and present at this special centenary event celebrating UFAW's 100th anniversary. Applications are open until 16 March 2026, with funding decisions communicated by 29 March 2026. This is a competitive grant and not all applications will be successful.
Travel, Training and Other Events Grants
The UFAW Travel, Training and Other Events Grant supports non-research events related to animal welfare. This includes attending or organizing educational or scientific meetings, lectures, courses, or training visits, as well as other small events that support UFAW's objectives. UFAW is concerned with the welfare of farm, companion, laboratory, captive wild animals, and free-living wild animals whose welfare is compromised by humans. The grant is open worldwide to all individuals and organizations. Animal welfare must be the main focus of the event; applications focused on conservation or improvement of livestock yield are not supported. Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis, but must be submitted at least two months before the event start date.
Small Research Grants
UFAW Small Research Grants support smaller research projects up to £5,000 for the benefit of animal welfare. The program is concerned with the welfare of farm, companion, laboratory, captive wild animals, and free-living wild animals whose welfare is compromised by humans. Animal welfare must be the main focus of the research project. The grants are open to all individuals and organizations worldwide to support scientific research projects that improve or advance the welfare of animals. Applications are assessed on their merits for animal welfare, scientific quality, and in relation to other applications received or already funded. Completed application forms are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis, though requests must be submitted at least two months before the project start date.
Large Research Grants
UFAW Large Research Grants support scientific research projects to improve or advance the welfare of animals. Each year, a limited amount of money is available to support larger scientific research projects, applying for over £5,000 of funding. UFAW aims to encourage high quality research that is likely to lead to substantial improvements in animal welfare. UFAW seeks to promote both fundamental and applied research aimed at providing new insight into the subjective mental experiences of animals relevant to their welfare, understanding their needs and preferences, or more applied research aimed at developing practical solutions to animal welfare problems. UFAW is concerned with the welfare of farm, companion, laboratory, captive wild animals, and with free-living wild animals whose welfare is compromised by humans. Animal welfare must be the main focus; UFAW does not support projects focused on conservation or the improvement of livestock yield.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 5
- Active Now
- 4
- Source Domain
- ufaw.org.uk
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