Are you a veterinary student looking to make a difference to animal welfare globally, and gain valuable experience in international veterinary programmes?
The Global Veterinary Challenge Award is open to UK vet students. It is designed to engage veterinary students in developing innovative, sustainable solutions to pressing animal welfare issues.
The Challenge:
Submit a proposal to WVS, for a project that will support and champion an animal welfare need internationally.
Proposals must address an animal welfare challenge where there is absolute need and currently little or no help. It needs to a project where we can make a difference and build towards a sustainable positive impact for animal welfare. The proposals can be for any species, in any geographical location.
Please read the full terms and conditions of this project.
The Prize
The winning project will be allocated funding of up to £100,000. The winning team will work alongside the WVS team to bring their vision to life, turning an innovative dream into reality. This will be facilitated through WVS’s global network and resources.
The winning team will also be invited to attend a WVS project to see the work in action.
Applications:
Applications for this year's Global Veterinary Challenge have now closed. Please fill in the form to keep up to date on when entries will open.
Phase one: Application form
You will be supplied with an application form template, which includes suggested word count and headings.
Applications must include:
- The animal welfare issue they want to address.
- Their proposed veterinary intervention.
- Steps for implementing the project.
The key thing is the cause must be worthy, and it must be in a place where access to veterinary care is challenging and limited. Applications are judged on their quality of choice, the impact, creativity and ambition of the cause they want to champion.
Phase 2: Mentorship and detailed proposal development
The top applicants will be matched with a mentor at WVS to help them to develop the project for final submission.
Your Details:
Timings:
The winners of the 2025/26 challenge will be announced at BVA Live in June 2026.
Fill in the form to be informed of the 2026/27 Global Veterinary Challenge dates once they are released.
If you would like more information, or have any questions please email globalchallenge@wvs.org.uk.
Please read the full terms and conditions of this project.
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