Science for Animal Welfare (formerly UFAW) celebrates its centenary in 2026. Since 1926, we have been advancing the science that shapes how animals are treated around the world, from animals used in research and farmed animals to wildlife and species that often get overlooked.
Research we have funded has produced novel methods for assessing animal welfare, delivered refinements that improve the lives of millions of animals each year, and helped launch the careers of scientists now leading the field. We expect this Centenary Research Award to make a contribution on the same scale.
Applications are open to researchers worldwide. The principal applicant must be affiliated with a research institute or other organisation able to host the project and administer the funds. The award covers up to £250,000, for a project addressing either a major animal welfare challenge (in terms of severity, duration, and number of animals affected or at risk) or a fundamental animal welfare question.
This is a two-stage application process. Concept notes (with CVs and publication lists) are due by 31 December 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited by 28 February 2027 to submit full proposals, with a deadline of 15 May 2027. The funded project is expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.
Please read the full terms and conditions carefully before applying.
