British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)

Master's Degrees by Research Funding

These grants are available to fund a master's degree by research in veterinary medicine and related fields. BSAVA PetSavers provides funding up to a maximum of £42,000 to support postgraduate students pursuing research-based master's degrees. The funding covers postgraduate student stipend at BBSRC standard rates (with veterinary stipend option available), payment of university fees, and equipment, consumables and research-specific staffing costs up to £10,000 including VAT depending on the project nature. Applications must be made by prospective academic supervisors of the student rather than the students themselves. Applicants do not need to be qualified veterinary professionals, but should have a level of veterinary experience appropriate for the project. Grantees can apply either with a named prospective research student or before advertising for a student. The project must be carried out in the UK. The acceptance rate for this grant type over the last 10 years is 32%. The use of experimental animals is not permitted in any work funded by BSAVA PetSavers, including work on tissues derived from experimental animals. Applications require completion of an application form with checklist, three reviewer contacts, truncated CVs, letter of support from head of department or practice principal, ethical approval documentation, and signed terms and conditions.