{"id":535,"date":"2024-07-24T20:12:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T20:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=535"},"modified":"2025-11-04T07:47:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T07:47:03","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/about-fearfree\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero  no-image\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy center-small  wide-content\">\n          <h1 class=\"eyebrow\">Fear Free Research<\/h1>\n      <h2 class=\"h1\">Grounded in Science<\/h2>\n        <p>While clinical experience and observations play an important role in veterinary decision-making and growing our knowledge, they must be grounded in sound science. Therefore, Fear Free training, continuing education, resources, and certification are built on a foundation of evidence-based research.<\/p>\n    <span class=\"button-container\">\n                <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"anchor-nav sticky\" aria-labelledby=\"anchorNavlabel\">\n\t<span id=\"anchorNavlabel\" class=\"visually-hidden\">Inline page navigation<\/span>\n  <span class=\"anchor-container\">\n    <ul class=\"menu no-logo\">\n                                    <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Overview<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#current\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Current Research<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#pending\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Pending Research<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#importance\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Importance of Research<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#downloads\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Downloads<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#submit\" class=\"anchor-link solid yellow button\">Submit a proposal<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n  <\/span>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-paleice-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Although there is already extensive research related to the effects of fear, anxiety, and stress on the emotional and physical health of pets and how they are recognized, assessed, diagnosed, and treated, there is a continued and ongoing need for new research to validate current methods and practices, foster new learning, and advance the science of Fear Free in support of our mission to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people that care for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do our research programs work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of Fear Free is to enhance the emotional and physical wellbeing of companion animals by supporting, stimulating, and promoting evidence-based research aimed at advancing our understanding and improving our ability to create a positive, happy, and Fear Free veterinary experience for pets, owners, and their healthcare providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help accomplish this goal, the Fear Free research program has been established to support research, education, and training in the recognition, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of fear, anxiety, stress, and pain in companion animals through the funding of grants and awards for original evidence-based research and by collating, building, and maintain a bibliography of the Fear Free references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grant funding is available to individuals, veterinary colleges, and veterinary speciality associations for research projects that are designed to achieve our funding objective. All grant applications should be submitted using the online form and following the funding guidelines below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-palemint-background-color has-background  mobile-order-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\">Research objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h2\"><strong>Preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, stress, and pain associated with veterinary care in companion animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for original evidence-based research in dogs, cats, avian, and\/or equines investigating the prevention, reduction, or measurement of fear, anxiety, stress, and \/or pain associated with veterinary healthcare, including travel, facilities, procedures, hospitalization, or return home. Studies conducted in shelters will be considered if the findings can be applied to veterinary visits and hospitalization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column  full-bleed-content  mobile-order-1  padding-column-nopadding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2248137349-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2248137349-3.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2248137349-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2248137349-3-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"current\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background  padding-column-nopadding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#fffbf2;flex-basis:25%\" id=\"filters\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Search &amp; Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n<form data-sf-form-id='5111' data-is-rtl='0' data-maintain-state='' data-results-url='https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/about-fearfree\/research\/' data-ajax-url='https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/?sfid=5111&amp;sf_action=get_data&amp;sf_data=all' data-ajax-form-url='https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/?sfid=5111&amp;sf_action=get_data&amp;sf_data=form' data-display-result-method='shortcode' data-use-history-api='1' data-template-loaded='0' 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McGowan, Ph.D\">Ragen T.S. McGowan, Ph.D&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 \" data-sf-count=\"1\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"Slyia Mason, Delphine Metz, St\u00e9phane Bleuer-Elsner, Fran\u00e7oise Schwobthaler\">Slyia Mason, Delphine Metz, St\u00e9phane Bleuer-Elsner, Fran\u00e7oise Schwobthaler&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 \" data-sf-count=\"1\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"Vin\u00edcius Miguel Carrieri-Rocha et al.\">Vin\u00edcius Miguel Carrieri-Rocha et al.&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 \" data-sf-count=\"1\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"Zenithson Ng, Julia Albright, Stephen Kania\">Zenithson Ng, Julia Albright, Stephen Kania&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select><\/label>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"sf-field-reset\" data-sf-field-name=\"reset\" data-sf-field-type=\"reset\" data-sf-field-input-type=\"link\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"search-filter-reset\" 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AVEPA\/GEVC grant<br><\/strong>Funding for original evidence based research by a member of the AVEPA\/GEMCA \u2013 To be announced<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449abbdc6cd\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449abbdc6cd\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449abbdc6cd\">\n        Veterinary College Research Grants      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449abbdc6cd\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449abbdc6cd\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Funding in support of student research projects at University Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.&nbsp;<b>We are no longer accepting new research proposals at this time.\u00a0 Please check back for further funding announcements in 2025.<\/b>\u00a0<!-- <em>Veterinary colleges institutions with projects that meet our funding objectives should submit proposals using the form at the end of this page and selecting the box for Institutions Seeking Grants.<\/em><\/p>-->\n\n\n\n<!--<p><strong><a href=\"#submit\">(jump to submission form)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>-->\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449abbdc79c\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449abbdc79c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449abbdc79c\">\n        Fear Free Research Funding \u2013 Open Call for Submissions      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449abbdc79c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449abbdc79c\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Fear Free is committed to the support of evidence-based research through funding of studies that will increase and enhance our understanding of the science and knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of fear, anxiety, stress and pain related to veterinary health care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>We are no longer accepting new research proposals at this time.&nbsp; Please check back for further funding announcements in 2025.<\/b><!--<em>Research proposals that meet the following criteria can be submitted using the form at the end of this page.<\/em><br>Original evidence-based research in dogs, cats, avian, and\/or equines investigating the prevention, reduction, or measurement of fear, anxiety, stress, and \/or pain associated with veterinary healthcare, including travel, facilities, procedures, hospitalization, or return home.--><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--<p><strong><a href=\"#submit\">(jump to submission form)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>-->\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449abbdc84d\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449abbdc84d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449abbdc84d\">\n        Journal of Veterinary Behavior Welfare Award      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449abbdc84d\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449abbdc84d\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p><b>We are no longer accepting new research proposals at this time.&nbsp; Please check back for further funding announcements in 2025.<\/b><!--In support of research focused on the prevention and treatment of fear and distress during veterinary visits, Fear Free will sponsor the funding of an annual Improving Pet Welfare award of $1250 for a research study accepted for publication in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior that meets the following objectives: Original, evidence-based research in dogs, cats, birds or horses investigating the prevention, reduction, or assessment of fear, anxiety, and stress associated with veterinary visits\u201d<\/p>-->\n\n\n\n<!--<p>Interested authors should self-identify their interest in the award at the time of submission. All papers accepted for publication through December 31 of the calendar year that meet the eligibility objectives will be included in the competition. Papers will be scored by members of the editorial board and invited external scientists.<\/p>-->\n\n\n\n<p><!--For submission details and -->To view each of the previous award winners visit<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/journal\/journal-of-veterinary-behavior\/about\/awards\">Https:\/\/Www.Sciencedirect.Com\/Journal\/Journal-Of-Veterinary-Behavior\/About\/Awards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449abbdc900\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449abbdc900\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449abbdc900\">\n        Fear Free and IVAPM Foundation Collaborative Pain and Analgesia Grant      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449abbdc900\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449abbdc900\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Fear Free has funded an annual research grant in collaboration with the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) of up to $3000.&nbsp;<b>We are no longer accepting new research proposals at this time.&nbsp; Please check back for further funding announcements in 2025.<\/b><!--For details, submission deadline and application form visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ivapm.org\/foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Https:\/\/Ivapm.Org\/Foundation\/<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>-->\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"importance\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-palemint-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Research for Fear Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All evidence is not equal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinarians must recognize, understand, and evaluate the evidence to provide pet owners with guidance and treatment recommendations grounded in science. While clinical experience and patient assessment are essential in guiding veterinary decision-making, both medical and behavioral care recommendations must be based on the best available scientific evidence. Ongoing research is critical to ensure that treatment protocols and counseling veterinarians provide are supported by evidence as well as to assess and validate the effects of new and current approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest level of evidence are systematic reviews and meta-analyses of multiple randomized controlled studies. However, these are rarely available to clinical veterinary behavioral medicine because of the lack of evidence-based studies. Yet randomization, blinding, and a control group are necessary to control for bias and provide a level of evidence that supports and validates the practitioner\u2019s treatment recommendations. Practice guidelines and consensus statements by recognized experts in the field also provide sound evidence but are only as strong as the science on which they are based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one blinded, randomized, and controlled trial would be the minimum standard on which to base decision-making. However, much of the evidence in the field of veterinary behavior is less robust, supported by case-controlled studies that look at outcomes and risk factors and cohort studies that compare populations that receive treatment with those that did not. The weakest evidence (although sometimes the most common) are case reports, expert opinion, and research that is extrapolated solely from other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With new evidence-based research, the quality and level of care is improved by expanding the knowledge base, increasing the understanding of disease processes and mechanisms, and by validating, modifying, or enhancing the diagnostic, preventive care, skills, and treatment options veterinarians can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While at least one blinded randomized controlled trial would be a minimum standard on which to base decision making, much of the evidence available in the field of veterinary behavior is far less robust (middle of the pyramid), including case-controlled studies that look at outcomes and risk factors and cohort studies that compare populations that received the treatment and those that did not. At the lowest level of the evidence pyramid (which is also the broadest) is research extrapolated from other species, expert opinion, and case reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinarians must recognize, understand, and evaluate the evidence to provide pet owners with guidance and treatment recommendations grounded in science. With new evidence-based research, the quality and level of care is improved by expanding the knowledge base, increasing the understanding of disease processes and mechanisms, and by validating, modifying, or enhancing the diagnostic, preventive care, skills, and treatment options veterinarians can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To help achieve these objectives, the Fear Free research portfolio is focused on two important needs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding of awards and grants for original evidence-based research that targets prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and measurement of fear, anxiety, stress, and pain during travel and veterinary visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing, collating, and categorizing the scientific literature to maintain and build a Fear Free bibliography of publications and research related to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The effects of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) on the health, behavior, and wellbeing of the pet and their impact on the owner, veterinary personnel, and the delivery of veterinary care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The development and validation of treatment, diagnostic methods, techniques, assessment tools, management products, and medications for recognizing, preventing, and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue to grow and expand our bibliography with new relevant studies on an ongoing basis. To help us maintain and further expand our reference library, as well as promote and share research in the field, we encourage submission of new evidence-based research for addition to our bibliography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-mint-background-color has-background  sticky-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"downloads\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h4\"><strong>Fear Free Related Research \u2013 Bibliography \u2013 rev. June 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"downloads\">\n\n\n          \n           \n            \n\n        <li>\n          <a class=\"download-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com?smd_process_download=1&#038;download_id=585\">\n            <span class=\"download-text\">\n              Behavior Problem Distribution Research            <\/span>\n              <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"14\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 17\" >\n                <path d=\"M0.5625 16.125C0.246094 16.125 0 15.8789 0 15.5625C0 15.2812 0.246094 15 0.5625 15H12.9375C13.2188 15 13.5 15.2812 13.5 15.5625C13.5 15.8789 13.2188 16.125 12.9375 16.125H0.5625ZM7.13672 12.6094C6.92578 12.8203 6.53906 12.8203 6.32812 12.6094L1.82812 8.10938C1.61719 7.89844 1.61719 7.51172 1.82812 7.30078C2.03906 7.08984 2.42578 7.08984 2.63672 7.30078L6.1875 10.8516V7.125V0.9375C6.1875 0.65625 6.43359 0.375 6.75 0.375C7.03125 0.375 7.3125 0.65625 7.3125 0.9375V7.125V10.8516L10.8281 7.30078C11.0391 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15 13.5 15.2812 13.5 15.5625C13.5 15.8789 13.2188 16.125 12.9375 16.125H0.5625ZM7.13672 12.6094C6.92578 12.8203 6.53906 12.8203 6.32812 12.6094L1.82812 8.10938C1.61719 7.89844 1.61719 7.51172 1.82812 7.30078C2.03906 7.08984 2.42578 7.08984 2.63672 7.30078L6.1875 10.8516V7.125V0.9375C6.1875 0.65625 6.43359 0.375 6.75 0.375C7.03125 0.375 7.3125 0.65625 7.3125 0.9375V7.125V10.8516L10.8281 7.30078C11.0391 7.08984 11.4258 7.08984 11.6367 7.30078C11.8477 7.51172 11.8477 7.89844 11.6367 8.10938L7.13672 12.6094Z\" fill=\"#1C75BC\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n              <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n           \n            \n            \n             \n\n       \n          \n           \n            \n\n        <li>\n          <a class=\"download-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com?smd_process_download=1&#038;download_id=604\">\n            <span class=\"download-text\">\n              Fear, Anxiety, Stress, and Pain in Human Health Care            <\/span>\n              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href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com?smd_process_download=1&#038;download_id=606\">\n            <span class=\"download-text\">\n              Medical Health, Pain and Behavior Signs Research            <\/span>\n              <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"14\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 17\" >\n                <path d=\"M0.5625 16.125C0.246094 16.125 0 15.8789 0 15.5625C0 15.2812 0.246094 15 0.5625 15H12.9375C13.2188 15 13.5 15.2812 13.5 15.5625C13.5 15.8789 13.2188 16.125 12.9375 16.125H0.5625ZM7.13672 12.6094C6.92578 12.8203 6.53906 12.8203 6.32812 12.6094L1.82812 8.10938C1.61719 7.89844 1.61719 7.51172 1.82812 7.30078C2.03906 7.08984 2.42578 7.08984 2.63672 7.30078L6.1875 10.8516V7.125V0.9375C6.1875 0.65625 6.43359 0.375 6.75 0.375C7.03125 0.375 7.3125 0.65625 7.3125 0.9375V7.125V10.8516L10.8281 7.30078C11.0391 7.08984 11.4258 7.08984 11.6367 7.30078C11.8477 7.51172 11.8477 7.89844 11.6367 8.10938L7.13672 12.6094Z\" fill=\"#1C75BC\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n              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href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com?smd_process_download=1&#038;download_id=616\">\n            <span class=\"download-text\">\n              Training, Communication and Emotions Research            <\/span>\n              <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"14\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 17\" >\n                <path d=\"M0.5625 16.125C0.246094 16.125 0 15.8789 0 15.5625C0 15.2812 0.246094 15 0.5625 15H12.9375C13.2188 15 13.5 15.2812 13.5 15.5625C13.5 15.8789 13.2188 16.125 12.9375 16.125H0.5625ZM7.13672 12.6094C6.92578 12.8203 6.53906 12.8203 6.32812 12.6094L1.82812 8.10938C1.61719 7.89844 1.61719 7.51172 1.82812 7.30078C2.03906 7.08984 2.42578 7.08984 2.63672 7.30078L6.1875 10.8516V7.125V0.9375C6.1875 0.65625 6.43359 0.375 6.75 0.375C7.03125 0.375 7.3125 0.65625 7.3125 0.9375V7.125V10.8516L10.8281 7.30078C11.0391 7.08984 11.4258 7.08984 11.6367 7.30078C11.8477 7.51172 11.8477 7.89844 11.6367 8.10938L7.13672 12.6094Z\" fill=\"#1C75BC\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n              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support student, resident, or faculty research projects designed to advance the science and evidence for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of fear, anxiety, stress, and pain related to veterinary care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for funding,&nbsp;<strong>research proposals should intend to implement original evidence-based research in dogs, cats, avian, and\/or equines investigating the prevention, reduction, or measurement of fear, anxiety, stress, and \/or pain associated with veterinary healthcare, including travel, facilities, procedures, hospitalization, or return home<\/strong>. Studies conducted in shelters will be considered if the findings can be applied to veterinary visits and hospitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The call for submissions is now closed, and we are no longer accepting new research proposals at this time.&nbsp; Please check back for further funding announcements in 2025.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fearfreepets.com\/my-account\/edit-address\/billing\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:wags@fearfreepets.com\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card-container sm-1-up md-3-up\">\n\n\n          \n           \n            \n           \n            \n            \n             \n\n       \n          \n           \n            \n           \n            \n            \n             \n\n       \n          \n           \n            \n           \n            \n            \n             \n\n       \n          \n           \n            \n           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