Provide the following information for each project proposal. The proposal must be typed in no less than 12-point type and double-spaced, with a maximum of eight pages including cover and summary pages.
Research Proposal Submission Instructions
Cover Page
Complete accompanying form, “The Advancement in Equine Research Proposal Cover Page.”
- Use form as cover page.
- Include a one-page Curriculum Vitae for the primary investigator and each co-investigator with the proposal, and attach at the end of the proposal (not included in maximum eight pages).
Project Summary
Complete accompanying form, “The Advancement in Equine Research Proposal Summary.”
The entire form must be limited to one page. Provide the information in non-technical language.
Current Status of the Problem
Give a brief literature review.
Describe Earlier Related Research
Research in this area or closely related field by principal investigator, not more than five citations.
Project Objectives
List multiple objectives separately, and explain clearly the research questions to be answered.
Procedures to Achieve Objectives
- Include details of Experimental Design and Methods.
- Discuss and reference all assays, procedures and statistical tests used in the study.
- Document demonstrated expertise with proposed lab procedures.
Schedule/Timeline
Give timelines for proposed research (maximum of 12 months).
Value of Proposed Research
Explain the value of the research to the equine industry (one paragraph).
Budget for Project
Overhead and indirect costs will NOT be covered by research funds; this includes all staff salaries. However, graduate student support, student hourly labor and post-doctoral support are allowed. No equipment over $500 is allowed; this does not include disposable equipment such as test tubes, etc.
Costs covered by this award must be indicated in a three-column format (i.e., University, Advancement in Equine Research Award and Total).
List other funding requested or anticipated support for this project.
Submission Instructions (Please Follow Precisely)
- Make sure the first and second pages of the proposal are the cover page and summary page, provided above.
- Attach a one-page Curriculum Vitae to the back of the proposal.
- Convert all files into one Adobe PDF document (.pdf).
- Send an email, with PDF proposal attached, to joseph.lyman@boehringer-ingelheim.com.
If you have any questions, contact us via email at joseph.lyman@boehringer-ingelheim.com.
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2026 Proposals Due
The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2026 Advancement in Equine Research Award has not yet been determined. Additional details will be shared as they become available.