2026 Spring Research Competition Now Open at USPOULTRY Foundation
The US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its dedicated Foundation have officially announced the opening of their Spring Research Competition for 2026. This initiative invites colleges, universities, and research institutions to submit their preproposals, with the submission deadline set for November 3, 2025.
Focus Areas for Research Grants
The competition is aimed at funding innovative projects that tackle critical challenges within the poultry and egg industry. Key areas of focus include:
- Animal Welfare
- Breeder Management (Turkeys and Broilers)
- Meat Bird Management
- Commercial Egg Production
- Diseases
- Environmental Management
- Food Safety
- Hatchery Management
- Nutrition
- Processing
- Employee Safety and Health
Submission Guidelines
Applicants are required to submit a one-page synopsis that outlines their proposed research projects. The evaluation of the preproposals will be conducted by the Foundation Research Advisory Committee, which is comprised of experienced industry professionals. Those whose projects align with the Foundation’s current research priorities may be invited to submit full proposals.
For the latest standards and a comprehensive list of research priorities, interested parties can visit the USPOULTRY website. This list is updated biannually, but the Foundation also encourages innovative concepts that fall outside the current priorities based on their potential significance to the industry.
Impact and Future Announcements
Since it began, the USPOULTRY Foundation has invested over $37 million (approximately $65 million when adjusted for inflation) in research grants, impacting more than 50 universities and various federal and state facilities. The final decisions regarding funding for the Spring Competition will be revealed in April 2026.
More Information
To access complete submission guidelines and review the current research priorities, please visit uspoultry.org.
Source: US Poultry & Egg Association
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