Each year, the Integrated Veterinarians Australia (IVA) Special Interest Group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) awards a $1,000 bursary to support and encourage projects, research, and science-based communications related to integrative veterinary medicine. We are delighted to introduce a second bursary: the Dogs in Sync IVA Integrative Cancer Research Bursary, Advancing evidence-based integrative oncology for the veterinary community.
Dogs in Sync IVA Integrative Cancer Research Bursary
This bursary provides financial support for the development and dissemination of high-quality research that helps veterinarians better understand the role, efficacy, and evidence behind complementary therapies in cancer care.
By encouraging rigorous investigation and clear communication, the bursary aims to:
- Advance scientific knowledge in integrative veterinary oncology
- Promote evidence-based approaches to cancer treatment and supportive care
- Support the recognition of safe and effective integrative therapies within veterinary medicine
- Improve access to reliable information for the broader veterinary community
IVA Research Bursary
The IVA Research Bursary supports the preparation of educational and research-based material that informs veterinarians about the use, effectiveness, and scientific validity of complementary therapies.
Projects may contribute to:
- The scientific understanding of integrative therapies
- Evidence-based veterinary practice
- Greater recognition and acceptance of integrative treatment modalities
TBA Our 2024 recipient, was Kelly Halls, for her paper on Microbiome Testing in Dogs. Kelly will be presenting this paper via webinar in November. The 2023 recipient was Dr Marissa Wood, for her research into copper oxide wire particle use in Australian Goats. The 2022 recipient was Dr Renee James, presenting an overview of advances in integrative veterinary oncology for companion pets. The 2021 recipient was Dr Caroline Hoetzer, for a literature review of the efficacy of selected commonly used nutraceuticals in the management of anxiety in dogs and cats. Previous recipients were Dr Susan Peden (2020) for her original research work on an acupuncture-oxytocin connection in horses (presented as a face-to-face lecture at the May 2022 AVA Conference) and Dr Renee O’Duhring (2019) for research into clinical application and benefits of serologic vaccine titre testing for dogs and cats (presented as a webinar in 2020).
The successful applicant will deliver one of the following outcomes:
- Research and then a poster for the following year AVA conference.
- Research and then a one hour webinar (longer if you wish!).
- Any other project that meets the objectives of the bursary – we encourage innovation!
We extend our thanks to Canine Ceuticals, the official sponsor of the 2025 IVA Bursary Program, for their support of evidence-based integrative veterinary research and education.
Applications closing 13 November 2026, apply now! – TBA
Link to application:- TBA