The ACVD Research Foundation was started in 1995 to fund basic and clinical research in veterinary dermatology. Each year a committee within ACVD evaluates and selects projects that advance the field; the Foundation is funded by donations from veterinary pharmaceutical companies, veterinarians, and pet owners, and donations are tax-deductible.
Founded in 1995 to fund basic and clinical research in veterinary dermatology, the American College of Veterinary Dermatology Research Foundation channels support into projects that advance the field through committee-selected research awards. Its grantmaking reaches university veterinary programs and private veterinary practices, with recent clinical research projects going to Pathway Vet Alliance in Austin, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and the University of Georgia in Athens. The foundation also supports training for dermatology residents through awards and externship grants, reflecting a mix of research and professional development within the specialty. The organization is funded by donations from veterinary pharmaceutical companies, veterinarians, and pet owners, and those donations are tax-deductible. Its programs are built around veterinary dermatology, with emphasis on basic research, clinical research, resident research training, and resident externships. Recent awards show a steady focus on projects tied directly to clinical and basic science questions in the specialty, rather than broad unrestricted support.
In clinical research, the foundation supported a project at North Carolina State University in Raleigh with a $32,206 grant in 2024, and another at Pathway Vet Alliance in Austin with $38,580 in 2023. It also backed the University of Florida in Gainesville with a $10,000 clinical research project in 2024. Research training is another clear theme. The University of Georgia in Athens received $28,965 in 2024 for a clinical research project, while Iowa State University in Ames was awarded $14,990 in 2023 for the same purpose. Across its active programs, the foundation also offers resident research awards and resident externship grants that support veterinary dermatology residents.
Typical awards cluster in a narrow band: p25 is $14,990, median is $28,965, and p75 is $32,206. The recent list shows both larger project grants and smaller training-related awards, including a $1,000–$2,000 resident research award range and $0–$2,000 externship grants in the active program lineup. Giving appears programmatic and project-specific, with annual committee review for research grants and several awards that accept unsolicited submissions. The recent grants provided here are all from U.S. recipients, and the recipient list does not show individual support because the foundation does not fund individuals.
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Most grants fall between $15K and $32K, with a median of $29K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$29K
75th Percentile
$32K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Grant dollars go nationwide, with the strongest concentration in Georgia by grant count. Recent recipients include Athens, Raleigh, Austin, Gainesville, and Ames, showing a spread across university and veterinary practice locations. All of the grants in the recent list went to U.S. recipients, and none were directed to organizations in the foundation’s California headquarters state.
Its core support is veterinary dermatology research, especially basic and clinical research. Active programs also include resident research awards and resident externship grants, so funding covers both research projects and training experiences within the specialty.
Typical awards are in a relatively tight range: the 25th percentile is $14,990, the median is $28,965, and the 75th percentile is $32,206. The active program lineup also includes smaller resident awards from $1,000 to $2,000 and externship support from $0 to $2,000.
Yes for several active programs. Resident Research Award, Resident Externship Grants, and ACVD/AAVD Research Grants are marked as accepting unsolicited applications. Peter J. Ihrke Resident Research Awards are not.
The top state by grant count is Georgia. In the recent grants list, recipients are spread across multiple U.S. locations, including Athens, Raleigh, Austin, Gainesville, and Ames.
Resident-focused programs are aimed at veterinary dermatology residents. The externship grants support residents visiting other dermatologists or specialists to expand training, including dermatohistopathology and exotic or equine specialties.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV | RALEIGH, NC | $32,206 | 2024 | CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | ATHENS, GA | $28,965 | 2024 | CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | GAINESVILLE, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
| PATHWAY VET ALLIANCE | AUSTIN, TX | $38,580 | 2023 | CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | AMES, IA | $14,990 | 2023 | CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV
$32,206CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
$28,965CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
$10,000CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT
PATHWAY VET ALLIANCE
$38,580CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
$14,990CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT
Current and upcoming funding from American College of Veterinary Dermatology Research Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must be pursuing basic or clinical research in veterinary dermatology. The page indicates that grants are available to those interested in applying for research funding, but does not list detailed eligibility on the webpage content provided.
Deadline: Submission deadline Nov 1, 2026
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