Grants, Awards, and Scholarships
The Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians Research Fund was created to promote research that leads to the improvement of clinical care for exotic companion mammals, such as ferrets, rabbits, rodents, guinea pigs, hamsters, and many others. AEMV believes the future of exotic pet medicine lies within the hands of veterinarians and other animal professionals who are conducting groundbreaking research at some of the finest and innovative veterinary institutions throughout the world.
AEMV awards up to $12,000 per winning submission every year to go towards research.
Once application is complete, email to info@aemv.org
Deadline: February 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Click here to see application and checklist.
The Drury Reavill Research Grant honors the contributions Dr. Drury Reavill made to the veterinary profession.
Dr. Reavill was an outstanding exotic and non-traditional animal veterinarian until her passing in 2021. She was proficient in the pathology of exotic mammals and others, authoring or co-authoring 189 publications, proceedings and more across the world.
Dr. Reavill inspired her colleagues to push the limits for exotic animal medicine and surgery, and often presented continuing education opportunities for them.
The Dr. Drury Reavill Research Grant is funded by AEMV, with an award amount of $7,500.
Deadline: February 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Please submit your research grant proposal, and all supporting documents to AEMV at info@aemv.org with the subject line AEMV Drury Reavill Grant Proposal.
Oxbow is proud to partner with AEMV to present the Oxbow Quest Award!
The Quest Award recognizes excellence and innovation in the field of exotic mammal health. Nominations may be based on a sustained effort or an extraordinary single achievement in any or all of the following areas of exotic mammal care:
- LEADERSHIP within the exotic mammal veterinary community,
- EDUCATION of students, veterinarians, or the public in regard to exotic mammals,
- RESEARCH that expands our knowledge and understanding of exotic mammals,
- INNOVATION of products or ideas that impact the exotic mammal field,
- ADVOCACY for the field of exotic mammal veterinary medicine.
Award recipients receive:
- $1,000 cash award
- The Quest Sculpture, a highly symbolic, contemporary artwork to commemorate the recipient’s achievement
- A $1,000 stipend to help cover travel and registration expenses associated with attending the Exotic365 conference in Philadelphia, August 30 – September 3, 2026
To make a nomination, email the candidate’s CV and letter of recommendation to info@aemv.org.
Recipients must be available and willing to attend a presentation ceremony at the annual conference and participate in other recognition activities.
For further information, email tehresman@companapetbrands.com. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.
Dr. Melissa Kling spent 20 years pouring her heart and soul into our AEMV conferences, and encouraging young practitioners to build their skills with exotic companion mammals. She was passionate in her service to AEMV, and in recruiting others to get involved with our association. Shortly before her passing, we were excited to celebrate her being honored with the coveted 2024 Oxbow Quest Award. Dr. Kling joins an amazing list of winners that have made contributions in exotic mammal care.
As we honor her dedication, we find no better way than to fund an Exotic365 Conference Scholarship to a first time attendee to an AEMV conference. The recipient MUST be an AEMV member.
If you are chosen you will receive free conference registration PLUS a reimbursement stipend up to $2,000 that includes travel to and from the conference, hotel costs and food during the conference.
Applications for 2026 are now closed with the winner notified in June.
Through a generous donation from Oxbow Animal Health, AEMV is proud to offer the AEMV Student Conference Scholarship!
The scholarship is available to veterinary students seeking to attend the 2026 Exotic365, presented by AEMV & ARAV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, from August 30 – September 3.
The scholarship is:
- Open to AEMV members only. Student membership is free so JOIN today!
- Open to AEMV student members who are in their last two years of school. Students in their last year at the time of the conference will be given priority.
- The scholarship provides two awards to recipients from a recognized school of veterinary medicine worldwide.
- A $500 scholarship check will be awarded to the recipient to cover the registration and other related costs of the conference. The check will be provided in US funds only.
Following the conference, recipients will be asked to write a thank you letter to our generous donor within 30 days of conference conclusion, as well as a brief synopsis of their conference experiences and one of the lectures attended to be used in the AEMV e-newsletter. Pictures will be appreciated and shared!
To apply, please click the button below. In addition to completing the brief application, you will need to upload a copy of your CV and with a brief statement regarding your interest in attending the conference.
Deadline to apply is Sunday, June 7, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Winners will be notified by July 19, 2026
