Cattle Call 2015
ZOETIS ANNOUNCES THE 2015 CATTLE CALL TO
AWARD UP TO $150,000 IN GRANT FUNDING
We are interested in novel approaches to:
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Develop statistical models that would allow us to estimate the impact of rumen function and
nutrient utilization changes (e.g., reduction in methane production, change in fatty acid ratio,
increase in propionic acid production) on key cattle performance metrics (e.g., average daily
gain, feed conversion, milk production)
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Milk Production: identify relevant pathways/mechanisms, molecular targets and/or lead
candidates for pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical intervention for the stimulation of the
growth, development, maturation or regeneration of mammary gland tissue.
More than one grant may be funded; minimum funding will be $25,000.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Principal Investigators must be in good standing of their professional organization (AABP,
ADSA, CVMA etc) and research must be conducted at a facility in the United States or Canada.
Applications should be no more than 8 pages in length.
Proposals to be submitted to cattlecall@zoetis.com by April 30, 2015.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Points
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Methodology and scientific merit
30
Strategic fit for the contribution to novel approaches to:
50
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Milk Production: identify relevant
pathways/mechanisms, molecular targets and/or lead
candidates for pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical
intervention for the stimulation of the growth,
development, maturation or regeneration of mammary
gland tissue.
Budget including ability to leverage public funding
20
PAYMENT
Payments will be allocated at selection based on scope of work.
NOTIFICATION OF AWARD
Candidates will be notified of the committee’s decision by May 29, 2015
TERMS
Funding for winning proposal will be subject to execution of a research agreement and all local
and federal laws, including applicable anti-bribery statutes. Payments will be determined at time
of selection based on scope of work. Zoetis will have exclusive option to commercialize
opportunity.
Project Title
Principal Investigator(s)
Name (primary contact person)
Name Co PI (if applicable)
Organization
Organization
Address
Address
Email
Email
Phone Number
Phone Number
Project Duration
Proposed Starting Date:
Months
Amount Requested
Direct
Indirect (max 25%)
Total
STUDY PROPOSAL
A. Scientific Abstract
Scientific summary of research in 250 words or less.
B. Statement of Objectives
C. Background of Proposed Research
Literature Review
D. Preliminary Studies
Description of preliminary data that supports the hypothesis.
E. Experimental Methods and Design
Detailed description about methods to be used for each objective.
F. Animal Welfare Risk Assessment
Zoetis requires all third party facilities that are conducting Zoetis sponsored animal
based research are subject to an Animal Care and Welfare Risk Based
Assessment. This assessment is completed by the Zoetis animal risk assessment
team to assure that the project and the facility where project will take place meets
the Zoetis Corporate Policy on Animal Care and Use (CP 109)
The assessment must be completed after the successful project has been identified
and prior to the start of the project and funds have been distributed.
REFERENCES
List of supporting published references for project.
BUDGET ESTIMATES
Provide Cost Estimates based on the below categories. Please complete the table as applicable
to your project.
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Salary (non-tenured, non-tenure track, non-professional investigators)
Supplies, Diagnostic fees, Assay / Testing fees
Animal costs
Travel expenses to complete project i.e. sample collection
Other (please specify)
Institutional Indirect Costs (max of 25%)
Zoetis Cattle Call will not financially support the following:
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Tuition or registration fees for classes, training, or conferences
Equipment, parts and repairs
Computer equipment or software
Category
Cost per sample (if applicable)
Cost
Total Direct Costs
Indirect Costs (max of 25%)
Total Costs
Budget Justification
Tenure status information must be provided for all Principal Investigators and Professorship
titles requesting salary or they will be assumed to be tenure or tenure-tracked and not eligible
for funding.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Project timeline that identifies intermediate project milestones with dates for specific objectives
to be completed.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
Current and Pending Funding Sources for research on proposed topic and related-research
topics, including potential matching funds.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Principal Investigator should disclose potential conflicts of interest, including interests (financial
and otherwise). Examples include current research grants from other animal health companies,
non-government organizations and government grants, as well as speaking engagements and
consulting agreements.
NOTIFICATION OF AWARD
Candidates will be notified of the committee’s decision by May 29, 2015.
Please direct any questions to cattlecall@zoetis.com