By Abbey Canon
Research provides critical information and drives innovation to help pork producers as they face emerging disease challenges in their swine herds. Now available, the Swine Health Information Center has released its 2025 Plan of Work Research Program Request for Proposals, allocating $1.5 million to fund targeted research addressing critical swine health priorities. This initiative fulfills SHIC’s mission of mitigating emerging disease threats through strategic investments in research aligned with its five strategic priorities: improving swine health information, monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, responding to emerging diseases, surveillance and discovery of emerging diseases, and swine disease matrices.
The SHIC 2025 Research Program RFP, a strategic investment in swine health, fosters innovation and collaboration to protect the US swine herd. By addressing critical research priorities, SHIC provides tools to enhance preparedness, prevent disease introduction, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the swine industry. Researchers are encouraged to submit proposals that contribute to the advancement of swine health and the protection of this vital agricultural sector. Additional detail and submission instructions are posted on the SHIC website.
SHIC’s Strategic Priorities and the 2025 Plan of Work
The 2025 Plan of Work, developed with stakeholder feedback and approved by the SHIC Board of Directors, provides a framework for targeted research investments. The SHIC 2025 Research Program RFP invites qualified researchers to submit proposals that specifically address targeted research priorities outlined in the Plan of Work. With $1.5 million in funding available, individual awards are anticipated to range from $50,000 to $150,000. Proposals exceeding this range require strong justification.
Proposals are expected to clearly address at least one of the identified priorities and demonstrate the project’s urgency, value to US pork producers, and efficient use of funds. Collaborative projects involving industry, academia, and public/private partnerships are highly encouraged. Projects should be completed within 12 months, with sufficient justification required for longer durations. Proposals will undergo a competitive review process by a Review Task Force, who will provide funding recommendations to the SHIC Board of Directors.
Funding timely research is essential for SHIC to provide novel project outcomes that drive action for producers and veterinarians. This initiative aims to enhance US preparedness, prevent emerging disease entry, and enable rapid mitigation of pork production impacts. The SHIC 2025 Plan of Work Research Program RFP represents a significant commitment to funding research that directly addresses industry needs and strengthens the US swine herd’s resilience.
Research provides critical information and drives innovation to help pork producers as they face emerging disease challenges in their swine herds. Now available, the Swine Health Information Center has released its 2025 Plan of Work Research Program Request for Proposals, allocating $1.5 million to fund targeted research addressing critical swine health priorities. This initiative fulfills SHIC’s mission of mitigating emerging disease threats through strategic investments in research aligned with its five strategic priorities: improving swine health information, monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, responding to emerging diseases, surveillance and discovery of emerging diseases, and swine disease matrices.
The SHIC 2025 Research Program RFP, a strategic investment in swine health, fosters innovation and collaboration to protect the US swine herd. By addressing critical research priorities, SHIC provides tools to enhance preparedness, prevent disease introduction, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the swine industry. Researchers are encouraged to submit proposals that contribute to the advancement of swine health and the protection of this vital agricultural sector. Additional detail and submission instructions are posted on the SHIC website.
SHIC’s Strategic Priorities and the 2025 Plan of Work
The 2025 Plan of Work, developed with stakeholder feedback and approved by the SHIC Board of Directors, provides a framework for targeted research investments. The SHIC 2025 Research Program RFP invites qualified researchers to submit proposals that specifically address targeted research priorities outlined in the Plan of Work. With $1.5 million in funding available, individual awards are anticipated to range from $50,000 to $150,000. Proposals exceeding this range require strong justification.
Proposals are expected to clearly address at least one of the identified priorities and demonstrate the project’s urgency, value to US pork producers, and efficient use of funds. Collaborative projects involving industry, academia, and public/private partnerships are highly encouraged. Projects should be completed within 12 months, with sufficient justification required for longer durations. Proposals will undergo a competitive review process by a Review Task Force, who will provide funding recommendations to the SHIC Board of Directors.
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