• The Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards Application

    Animal Welfare Institute

  • When submitting your application, please have the following documents ready to upload:

    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae 
    • Letter(s) of recommendation
    • Literature cited/bibliography (if relevant)


    This form allows you to save your application and return to it at a later date. Clicking the “save” button at the bottom of each page will allow you to send yourself an email containing a link to the partially completed application.

    If you have any questions about this grant program or the application, please email csawards@awionline.org.

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  • Study Information

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  • AWI will only fund studies that are conducted in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

  • 0/6000
  • Clearly and concisely summarize your study methodology and how you will analyze your data.

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  • Study Information Continued

  • 0/1800
  • AWI will only fund studies that involve non- or minimally invasive procedures and those that do not unnecessariy compromise the welfare of target and nontarget animals. If your proposal involves minimally invasive procedures or other elements that may compromise the welfare of animals or if you are uncertain if your procedure is minimally invasive or will compromise welfare, describe the procedures, include a justification for their use, and summarize the steps you will take to minimize harm to the animals.

  • 0/1500
  • Companion animals must come from reputable sources. They must be given appropriate food, housing, veterinary care, and companionship during the study and be provided with long-term care at the conclusion of the study. If captive wildlife are used in the study, include information about their care and disposition at the conclusion of the study.

  • Proposals without an itemized budget will be rejected. Funds cannot be used for indirect costs. Salaries, stipends, and travel costs to present research findings at scientific conferences may be included. Purchase of animals is only allowed if the requirements of instruction 6 are fulfilled.

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