Research and Education
One of UFAW's priorities is to promote and support high quality science that will lead to substantial advances in animal welfare, and to promote education in animal welfare - particularly at the university and college level.
Research
Our knowledge of animal welfare is increasing but a great deal of both fundamental and applied research still needs to be done in animal welfare science, including further studies to establish the environmental and psychological needs of animals.
UFAW awards are made to support a wide range of project types:
- Research Fellowships
- Research Training Scholarships
- Student Scholarships
- Small Project and Travel Awards
- Research and Major Project Awards
More information on UFAW grants and awards
Education
Improvements in animal welfare come from greater understanding of animals' needs, and the development of skills and experience in detecting physical and psychological aspects of poor welfare.
In addition to the Student Scholarships and Research Training Scholarships for students, UFAW promotes animal welfare education in a variety of ways, including:
- Publication of the Open Access online scientific journal Animal Welfare.
- Publication of the UFAW/Wiley Blackwell Animal Welfare Series.
- Organising an annual international conference
- Running workshops and online seminars.
- Lecturing at universities and colleges.
- Operating the UFAW University Links Scheme – an international network of links in universities, research institutes and colleges aimed at promoting interest and activity in animal welfare science.
