The American Quarter Horse Foundation's (AQHF) Young Investigator Award was initiated in 2009, and has awarded over $704,260 in funding to eligible applicants.

Who is Eligible?

• MS or PhD level graduate students
• DVM/VMD level residency interns
• Postdoctoral researchers in training

Research performed must be mentored by a graduate level advisor, major professor or senior faculty PhD or DVM/VMD mentor. Graduate or residency students wishing to apply must be currently enrolled in a graduate sciences program.

Research Projects

Proposals must have a focused scope and objectives in the field of equine research. Research should be completed within a one-year period with a viable outcome leading to publication following project completion. Project proposals should be developed with special attention to AQHF's identified areas of research interest.

Project Funding

Funding requests should not exceed $20,000. Budgetary items for research assistance may include graduate student tuition, lease and care of horses, consumable supplies, service contracts and publication costs. Approved projects will be funded on a fiscal year basis of October 1 through September 30 of the year awarded.

Deadline for submission of proposals is November 1. Proposals should conform to the Foundation’s designated research application format. Questions may be directed to the American Quarter Horse Foundation at (806) 378-5021 or foundation@aqha.org.