Research/Grant Committee

Research Grant Committee Information

The Research Grant Committee structure is composed of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and six additional individuals. The committee also utilizes an ad hoc group of subject matter experts from a wide diversity of scientific backgrounds.

Duties of the Chair and Vice Chair:

Ensure adequate communication with AAZV executive board and the membership
Create and distribute mid-year and annual reports
Create and distribute appropriate announcements to the membership regarding grant proposals
Ensure the website has current information regarding committee membership and the grant application process
In conjunction with the AAZV staff, ensure timely and thorough communication with all grant principal investigators

Timeline of Committee Duties:

November 15	Announcement of grant funding availability and call for proposals from membership.
January 15	All proposal applications due for submission to AAZV via website.
February	All proposals forwarded to committee members and ad hoc members as needed.
March (mid)	All evaluations completed and scored. Committee meeting via conference call to discuss grants and finalize approvals.
March/April	Grant proposal funding results shared with and approved by AAZV executive board as part of mid-year meeting.
April 30	Chairperson communicates results to all Principal Investigators. Work with Executive Director to facilitate funding process.
May – Oct.	Post names of grant awardees on AAZV website. Announce grant awards at annual conference.