Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the call for proposals for the 2026 Advancement in Equine Research Awards. 

“Boehringer is committed to collaborating with the community of researchers, veterinarians, and diagnosticians who dedicate their time and energy to improving the lives of horses through research,” says Steve Grubbs, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, equine technical manager for Boehringer. “The Equine Research Awards program has been invaluable in advancing what we know about infectious disease.”

Public and private researchers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are eligible to submit proposals for research programs that help advance the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of equine infectious disease. Boehringer will present five separate $15,000 awards. 

Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 15, 2026, and will be reviewed by an independent board consisting of renowned equine industry professionals, including practicing veterinarians and researchers. The board will peer review and select proposals based on probability of successfully completing the project, potential for impact to the equine industry, originality and scientific quality. The award recipients will be announced at the 72nd annual American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 7-11, 2026.

Again this year, Boehringer will accept electronic copies of the proposals in lieu of hard copies. To participate in the 2026 awards program, submit an e-copy proposal, cover letter, and curriculum vitae to Joe Lyman, DVM, MS, at joseph.lyman@boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Boehringer launched its Advancement in Equine Research Awards program in 2011 to support veterinary research that results in practical applications for insights into important equine infectious and noninfectious diseases. Nearly $1 million has been awarded to date for emerging science in equine research.

For more information and complete submission instructions, please visit: https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/initiatives/equine-research-awards/instructions.