Purina Opens Funding Opportunities for Scientific Research Proposals on the Unique Bond between People and Pets
- Purina opened the application period on May 6, 2025, for its 2026 Human-Animal Bond Studies program offering research funding globally.
- The program encourages proposals from universities, foundations, charities, and NGOs, prioritizing studies on human-animal bonds and vulnerable populations.
- Purina invests over $100 million annually in research led by nearly 500 experts to advance pet nutrition and wellbeing worldwide.
- The company offers up to $40,000 per accepted proposal and gives preference to research on human-animal interactions benefiting people in abusive situations and the bond with cats.
- Purina's investment in this research aims to deepen understanding of pet-human connections and promote longer, healthier lives for pets and people.
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Purina Opens Funding Opportunities for Scientific Research Proposals on the Unique Bond between People and Pets
Universities, foundations, charities and NGOs can apply now through August 15, 2025, to receive funding of up to $40,000 for accepted human-animal bond research proposals
Applications open for 2026 human-animal bond research funding program - Veterinary Practice News
Purina has officially opened the application window for its 2026 Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond (HAB) Studies program, offering up to $40,000 in funding for innovative research. Now through August 15, 2025, researchers can submit proposals exploring the bond between people and pets, with a focus on vulnerable populations, pet well-being, and human-cat relationships. The program aims to deepen scientific understanding of the emotional and ther…
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