Funding opportunities to support the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine's research mission are available from both internal and external sources. Please refer to the Oregon State University Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration for sponsored research opportunities and grant proposal preparation. 

Additionally, the college offers intramural research programs. 

CCVM Research Programs for 2025-2026

All faculty are invited to apply to the CCVM Research Programs. For 2025-2026, three programs will be offered:

Basic Research Grant:                  Deadline is 3/1/2025

Clinical Research Grant:               Deadline is 3/1/2025

Teaching Research Grant:            Deadline is 3/1/2025

Funding

Basic Research Grant:                   Up to $10,000

Clinical Research Grant:                Up to $10,000

Teaching Research Grant:             Up to $6,000

Please refer to the Grant Review document which tells the criteria for judging grants.

Review Process

In the first step, applications are reviewed by the Research Committee who will provide recommendations for funding. Then, the applications and recommendations are reviewed by the Department Heads. The final decision is made by the Dean of the College.

Writing the Proposal

Instructions on how to write the proposal are provided below. Multidisciplinary applications with the POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE FUNDING will receive special consideration.

Application: PDF

CCVM Research Grant Rules: PDF

CCVM Clinical Grant Rules: PDF

CCVM Teaching Grant Rules: PDF

Please refer to the Sample Budget Page for specification on the budget portion of the application.