$1.5 Million Allocated for Swine Health Research Projects
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has announced its 2025 Research Program Request for Proposals (RFP), dedicating $1.5 million to studies focused on improving swine health. This initiative aligns with SHIC’s core mission to mitigate emerging disease threats through research, innovation, and collaboration.
The funding supports projects that address five key priorities: improving swine health information, monitoring disease risks, responding to emerging threats, disease surveillance, and advancing swine disease matrices. These strategic efforts aim to enhance disease preparedness and minimize risks for pork producers.
“The SHIC 2025 Research Program RFP fosters innovation and collaboration to protect the US swine herd,” the organization stated. By investing in targeted research, SHIC equips pork producers and veterinarians with tools to prevent disease outbreaks and safeguard the industry's future.
The Plan of Work, shaped by stakeholder feedback, invites researchers to submit proposals that align with industry needs. Individual grants will range from $50,000 to $150,000, with larger proposals requiring strong justification.
Projects must demonstrate their value to pork producers and the efficient use of funds, with a preference for industry-academic partnerships.
A competitive review process will evaluate proposals, ensuring they meet SHIC’s strategic goals. Selected projects are expected to be completed within 12 months unless a longer timeframe is justified.
Established in 2015 with Pork Checkoff funding, SHIC continues to play an important role in swine health research. For proposal details, visit the SHIC website or contact Dr. Megan Niederwerder at mniederwerder@swinehealth.org.