Horses and Humans Research Foundation
Innovation Grant (Pilot Study)
Award - up to $10,000
Due Friday, December 5, 2025
The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the Dr. Mark Crisman $10,000 Equine Wellbeing Innovative Grant, sponsored by Zoetis Equine and Friends of Dr Mark Crisman.
We are seeking innovative research project proposals based on the Five Domains Model (Mellor & Reid, 1994; and subsequent publications) that incorporate novel techniques or applications to aid equine handlers’ daily assessment of equines, to enable better understanding of the circumstances influencing the mental state of their equines.
HHRF serves as a catalyst to advance global knowledge of equine-human interactions and their impact on the health and well-being of both people and horses.
This particular innovative grant is specifically designed to provide funding for innovative ideas that will advance our knowledge, understanding, and ability to understand and modify factors that may be negatively impacting the mental state of horses.
The ultimate intent of these novel techniques must be their availability and easy accessibility by equine professionals and owners to further their understanding of their equine’s wellbeing.
These proposals should be aimed at generating data to provide validation of a novel approach or idea that aims to support people in enhancing the positive mental state of equines.
It is essential that all proposals clearly demonstrate their understanding and integration of the Five Domains Model. Please refer to Call for 2025 Innovation Grant Information for resources and additional information.
2025 Innovation Application Checklist 2025
2025 Innovation Grant Application
2025 Innovation Grant Reviewer Form