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Each year 6-8 million cats and dogs enter US shelters and 3-4 million of these animals are euthanized. By funding scientists worldwide to develop non-surgical sterilization technologies for cats and dogs, the Michelson Prize & Grants program is working toward a solution to end shelter euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. Michelson Grants of up to $250,000 per year for up to 3 years of funding are available for research in pursuit of a non-surgical sterilant for cats and dogs, and the $25 million Michelson Prize will be awarded to the first entity to develop the successful product.

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Featured Grantees & Board Member Bios

Thomas K. Graves, DVM, PhD, DACVIM  more

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Scientific Advisory Board, Core

William W. Ja, PhD  more

Scripps Research Institute, Jupiter, FL

Grant Winner

2 years, $206,280 Grant

Beverly L. Davidson, PhD  more

University of Iowa Medical School, Iowa City, IA

Grant Winner

3 grants totaling 5 years, $1,033,499 Grant