Implementing Refinement Grant Application

Implementing Refinement Grant Application

Animal Welfare Institute
When submitting your application, please have the following documents ready to upload:
1. Resume/CV. We require a resume/CV for the applicant and any other person(s) directly involved in the implementation of this refinement.
2. Letter(s) of support. The letter(s) should indicate support from the appropriate authority within the institution/facility for the implementation of the proposed refinement. For example, depending on your institution/facility, this may be the facility manager, the investigator whose animals will be impacted, and/or the facility veterinarian.
3. A file containing figures (if applicable). Please make sure that each figure has an appropriate description.
If you have any questions about this grant program or the application, please email implementationgrant@awionline.org.
Contact Information
Full Name*
Job Title*
Institution or Organization Name*
Address (Institution/Organization)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/Province

Zip Code/Postal CodeCountry (United States or Canada)
Email Address*
Phone Number*

Proposal Information
1. Proposal Title*
2. Expected Implementation Timeline (in months)*
Recipients are expected to implement the proposed refinement within 12 months of receiving the grant
3. Proposal Summary*

0/300
Please provide a short summary that clearly describes:
- What refinement you wish to implement and why;
- How this refinement will benefit the animals at your institution/facility.
4. Please indicate how the funds requested in this proposal will be used:*

Purchase equipmentTraining for staffBoth of the above

A. How long is the equipment expected to last?*

Less than 1 year1-2 years3-5 years5+ years
B. Can the equipment be re-used with another group of animals?*

YesNo
Please explain why the equipment can or cannot be used with another group of animals.*
C. Have you used this equipment before? Please describe your experience using this particular equipment as a refinement strategy.*
Depending on the complexity of the proposed refinement and/or your existing expertise using such equipment, AWI may choose initially to fund the purchase of a smaller amount of equipment for you to pilot/trial before funding the rest. If needed, you will be allowed to modify the details of this proposal after piloting/trialing the equipment.

A. What is the name of this training?*
E.g., name of the workshop or course
B. Who is providing this training?*
Name of the organization and/or individual(s) providing the training
C. How many persons from your institution/facility are expected to attend this training?*
D. Please list the position(s) of the person(s) from your institution/facility who are expected to attend this training.*
E.g., animal care technician, veterinarian, laboratory manager, PI, research assistant, IACUC/ACC member, etc.
E. Please provide the URL where this training is listed and described.
If this training isn't described online, you must attach a file that contains this information at the end of this application form.

5. Detailed Proposal*

0/7500
Describe in detail the refinement you wish to implement, making sure to include the following information:
- Explain why this particular refinement is important.
- State the approximate number of animals and the species this refinement will benefit.
- Clearly describe the steps you will take to implement this refinement successfully.
If your proposal requires figures, please attach them at the end of this application.
6. How will your proposed refinement benefit animals in research?*

0/1500
7. Is there any potential that any animal(s) may be harmed as a result of implementing this refinement? Please explain. *
Your proposal will not be disqualified if it involves any risk of harm to animals; however, it will receive additional scrutiny. Examples of potential harm include risk of injury caused by social housing or by a new enrichment device.
8. Please provide a detailed description of your budget for implementing this refinement. If funds other than those requested here are being used, please describe their source and the additional amount.*

0/1500
- AWI offers grants of up to US$8,000.
- AWI policy does not allow funds to be used for indirect costs (e.g., no overhead costs).

Submit Files
Resume/CV*

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Letter(s) of support*

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Figure(s)

(if applicable)
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Training description

This is required if your proposed refinement involves training for staff and you did not provide a URL in the appropriate field
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Contact Information