UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarship Program 2026

The UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarship is a scholarly funding programme for undergraduate and MSc students to launch independent projects in animal welfare science. Projects may cover welfare aspects of farm, companion, laboratory, zoo, or wild animals, and are conducted under supervision for 4–8 weeks with flexible timing and location. The scholarship provides financial support and opportunities for dissemination and future careers in animal welfare science.

Financial support up to £3,600 per project, weekly subsistence, contribution to host project expenses, opportunity to conduct an independent research project in animal welfare science, and visibility within the international animal welfare science community.

Open to undergraduate (bachelor) and MSc (master) students worldwide who are enrolled in a recognized academic institution and propose a project focused on animal welfare science.

Submit an online application form via the UFAW website during the open application period (September/October with a 28 February deadline).